Cost of Living Calculator - Desert Hot Springs, California vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 152.0% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $3 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
441% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  152.0% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  542.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  64.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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