Palm Desert, California vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 11.2% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $44,413 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher