Cost of Living Calculator - Desert Hot Springs, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 96.0% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $98,047 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, 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
234% more expensive in San Jose
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.0% higher
      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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  348.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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