Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 37.3% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $56,449 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Monterey, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  56.7% higher
  Health
  39.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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