Cost of Living Calculator - Desert Hot Springs, California vs Salem, New Jersey


The cost of living in Salem, New Jersey is 21.3% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $39,341 in Salem, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Jersey is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Salem
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert_Hot_Springs, CA vs Salem, NJ
Compared to Desert_Hot_Springs, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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