Chicago, Illinois vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 15.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,495 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive 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
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower