Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 6.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $53,076 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Desert_Hot_Springs, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Desert_Hot_Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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