Cost of Living Calculator - Selma, Texas vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 16.7% more expensive than Selma, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,351 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Selma, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Selma, Texas
Selma, TX vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Selma, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher

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