Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 31.5% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $98,651 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Jefferson City, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% higher
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  112.5% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher