Cost of Living Calculator - Wichita, Kansas vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 34.4% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $100,850 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Wichita, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  79.5% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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