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

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Palm Desert.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Desert Hot Springs, California should increase to $56,290 in Palm Desert, 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. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 12.6% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $56,290 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, 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
52% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Desert Hot Springs, California

Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% higher

Commute

12.8% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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