Hemet, California vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 18.3% cheaper than Hemet, California.

You would need a salary of $40,835 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hemet, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Hemet, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Barstow
than in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Hemet, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower