Cost of Living Calculator - Desert Hot Springs, California vs El Centro, California


The cost of living in El Centro, California is 10.0% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $67,479 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in El Centro
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs El Centro, CA
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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