Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Apache Junction, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apache Junction, Arizona is 8.5% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $45,761 in Apache Junction, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apache Junction, Arizona is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Apache Junction
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Apache Junction, AZ
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Apache Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower