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


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 28.9% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,451 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Carol Stream, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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