Cost of Living Calculator - Worcester, Massachusetts vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 4.4% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $78,283 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Worcester, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  51.3% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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