Los Angeles, California vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 37.7% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $56,033 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Los Angeles, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher