Goleta, California vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 38.4% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $30,780 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Goleta, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher