Cost of Living Calculator - Asheville, North Carolina vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 3.8% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,892 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
74% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Asheville, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  74.3% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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