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


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 5.7% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $70,693 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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