What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Desert Hot Springs, California?

Median Home Cost is 157% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Desert Hot Springs, California?

A salary of $98,000 in Desert Hot Springs, California should increase to $157,407 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 60.6% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $157,407 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, 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
157% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Desert Hot Springs, California

Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

208.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% lower

Commute

14.6% higher

Health

3.1% higher

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Personal

1.2% lower

Cost of Food

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