What is a pro or con of living in Medicine Lodge, Kansascompared to Desert Hot Springs, California?

Median Home Cost is 74% cheaper in Medicine Lodge.

What salary do I need to live in Medicine Lodge, Kansas copmared to Desert Hot Springs, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Desert Hot Springs, California could decrease to $31,176 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas (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. MEDICINE LODGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medicine Lodge, Kansas is 37.6% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $31,176 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Medicine Lodge, Kansas is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Medicine Lodge
than in Desert Hot Springs, California

Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Medicine Lodge, KS

Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Medicine Lodge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

74.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

53.4% lower

Health

24.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% lower

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