Desert Hot Springs, CA Cost of Living


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Desert Hot Springs cost of living score
131.2
More expensive
31.2% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the California average
Desert Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs, CA

Housing costs in Desert Hot Springs?
A typical home costs $354,100, which is 4.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.7% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Desert Hot Springs costs $1,390 per month, which is 2.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 54.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Desert Hot Springs?
To live comfortably in Desert Hot Springs, California, a minimum annual income of $67,680 for a family, and $44,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Desert Hot Springs?
The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, CA is quite affordable. The median home value is just over $200,000, and the median rent is around $1,000 per month. The overall cost of living index for this area is 99.7, which is slightly lower than the US average of 100. Food costs are also quite reasonable, with groceries costing 8 percent less than the national average. In addition to being relatively inexpensive, residents here also benefit from minimal taxes and a low unemployment rate. All in all, Desert Hot Springs is a great place to live without breaking the bank!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDesert Hot SpringsCaliforniaUnited States
  131.2149.9100.0
  97.1105.1100
  87.398.3100.0
  100.4234.8100.0
  $354,100$733,500$338,100
  106.7%102.4%100.0%
  144.3133.1100.0
  112.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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lived here 13 years and leaving as soon as possible. crime rate high but getting better. much improved place since 2008. if you buy a house choose the neighborhood and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love the winters but the summers are too difficult for me. Hot and super windy. However I love the serenity, beautiful mountains, hot springs, and location close to  More

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I am 29 years old and have lived in this city nearly my entire life. When my family moved to this town, there were less than 12,000 people. I've watched it grow a lot.  More

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