What is a pro or con of living in Desert Hot Springs, Californiacompared to Apache Junction, Arizona?

Transportation is 55% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Desert Hot Springs, California copmared to Apache Junction, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Apache Junction, Arizona should increase to $54,631 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.

APACHE JUNCTION vs. DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Apache Junction, Arizona vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 9.3% more expensive than Apache Junction, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $54,631 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apache Junction, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Apache Junction, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
55% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Apache Junction, Arizona

Apache Junction, AZ vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA

Compared to Apache Junction, Desert Hot Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.9% higher

Commute

55.5% higher

Health

13.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Apache Junction, Arizona vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Apache Junction, AZ vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA

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