College Station, Texas vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 24.0% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $110,321 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to College Station, 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  105.8% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher