Desert Center, CA Cost of Living


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Desert Center cost of living score
131.2
More expensive
31.2% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the California average
Desert Center, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.2% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for California.

Desert Center, CA

Housing costs in Desert Center?
A typical home costs $197,200, which is 41.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 73.1% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Desert Center costs $1,800 per month, which is 25.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Desert Center?
To live comfortably in Desert Center, California, a minimum annual income of $37,800 for a family, and $57,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Desert Center?
The cost of living in Desert Center, CA is generally quite affordable when compared to other parts of the state. Housing costs are lower than the California average with a median home value of $133,500. The cost of living index for Desert Center is at 89.7, meaning it's substantially lower than the national average which is 100. Transportation costs are also much lower than the rest of California with an average commute time of around 17 minutes and under 5 miles each way. This makes it a great city for those looking to save money while still enjoying the benefits that come from living in a desert climate.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDesert CenterCaliforniaUnited States
  131.2149.9100.0
  93105.1100
  101.898.3100.0
  63.6234.8100.0
  $197,200$733,500$338,100
  109.2%102.4%100.0%
  147.8133.1100.0
  112.3118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Small town (428) that expanding to 650 est. during the "snowbird" season. Most of the population lives in or around the Lake Tamarisk golf resort community. It's a  More

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