Cost of Living Calculator - Desert Hot Springs, California vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 62.1% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $194,494 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, 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
209% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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