Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 34.5% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $98,180 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Boulder, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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