Bloomington, Illinois vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 49.9% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $29,976 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  86.6% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher