Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 24.0% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $92,966 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher

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