Modesto, California vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 4.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $47,737 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Modesto, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher