Cost of Living Calculator - Desert Hot Springs, California vs Marfa, Texas


The cost of living in Marfa, Texas is 28.6% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $35,688 in Marfa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marfa, Texas is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Marfa
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs Marfa, TX
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Marfa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  53.7% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower

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