Cost of Living Calculator - Owatonna, Minnesota vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 31.5% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $98,651 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Owatonna, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  117.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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