Steilacoom, Washington vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 13.9% cheaper than Steilacoom, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,053 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Steilacoom, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Steilacoom, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Steilacoom, Washington
Steilacoom, WA vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Steilacoom, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.5% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower