Fort Bragg, California vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 8.4% cheaper than Fort Bragg, California.

You would need a salary of $68,677 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Bragg, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Fort Bragg, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Fort Bragg, California
Fort Bragg, CA vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Fort Bragg, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  69.8% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher