Santa Ana, California vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 24.2% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $49,244 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Santa Ana, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher