Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 12.8% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $43,619 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Tucson
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower