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


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 2.0% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $73,530 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Olympia, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.4% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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