Phoenix, Arizona vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 0.9% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $75,690 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher