Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Vernon, Washington vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 6.2% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,880 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.5% higher
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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