Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Colorado vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 15.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $42,225 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs Desert_Hot_Springs, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Desert_Hot_Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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