Mesa, Arizona vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 1.2% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $75,899 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Mesa, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher