Cost of Living Calculator - Muncie, Indiana vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 53.4% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $76,713 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Muncie, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  94.0% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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