Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 31.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $64,972 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to San Diego, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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