Desert Shores, CA Cost of Living


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Desert Shores cost of living score
98.9
Less expensive
1.1% lower
than the US average
34.0% lower
than the California average
Desert Shores, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.1% lower than the U.S. average and 34.0% lower than the average for California.

Desert Shores, CA

Housing costs in Desert Shores?
A typical home costs $123,000, which is 63.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 83.2% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Desert Shores costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 58.1% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Desert Shores?
To live comfortably in Desert Shores, California, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $43,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Desert Shores?
The cost of living in Desert Shores, CA is quite high compared to other areas in California. The median home price is well above the national and state average, indicating that it is a desirable area to live. Rent prices are also quite high and the unemployment rate is lower than both the U.S. and California averages. Although groceries may be slightly more expensive than average, there are plenty of restaurants nearby, allowing for convenient meals out for those who don't want to cook at home. Overall, the cost of living in Desert Shores is on the higher end, but it also offers many amenities that make it worth it for those looking for a place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDesert ShoresCaliforniaUnited States
  98.9149.9100.0
  94.4105.1100
  117.498.3100.0
  39.1234.8100.0
  $123,000$733,500$338,100
  104.0%102.4%100.0%
  89.9133.1100.0
  108.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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