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CHICAGO vs. PALM DESERT
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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Palm Desert, California
The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is
15.0%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$0
in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Chicago, Palm Desert is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
54.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.0% higher
Commute
9.2% lower
Health
0.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.1% lower
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