Cost of Living Calculator - Lee, Massachusetts vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 10.1% more expensive than Lee, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,070 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lee, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Lee, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Lee, Massachusetts
Lee, MA vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Lee, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  90.4% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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