Countryside, Illinois vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 1.3% cheaper than Countryside, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,326 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Countryside, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Countryside, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Countryside, Illinois
Countryside, IL vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Countryside, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower