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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Palm Desert, California

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 17.1% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,531 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Des Plaines, Palm Desert is:
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  17.1% higher
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  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% higher
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  Utilities
  15.1% higher
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  0.1% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
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  Personal
  2.1% lower
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