Cost of Living Calculator - Desert Hot Springs, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 147.9% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $260,251 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, 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
367% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.9% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  659.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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