Cost of Living Calculator - Carol Stream, Illinois vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 19.0% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,285 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Carol Stream, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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