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Cost of Living Calculator - Ottumwa, Iowa vs Desert Hot Springs, California

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 58.3% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,723 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Ottumwa, Desert Hot Springs is:
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  58.3% higher
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  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.3% higher
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  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  129.8% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
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  Personal
  10.2% higher
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