What is a pro or con of living in Desert Hot Springs, Californiacompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Transportation is 62% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Desert Hot Springs, California copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $53,564 in Desert Hot Springs, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RALEIGH vs. DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 7.1% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,564 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
62% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA

Compared to Raleigh, Desert Hot Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

18.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.7% higher

Commute

62.9% higher

Health

7.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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