Cost of Living Calculator - Palmdale, California vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 16.6% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $62,567 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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