South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 22.1% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $38,928 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower