What is a pro or con of living in San Juan Capistrano, Californiacompared to Des Plaines, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 289% more expensive in San Juan Capistrano.

What salary do I need to live in San Juan Capistrano, California copmared to Des Plaines, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Des Plaines, Illinois should increase to $81,185 in San Juan Capistrano, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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DES PLAINES vs. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
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Des Plaines, Illinois vs. San Juan Capistrano, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Juan Capistrano, California is 62.4% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,185 in San Juan Capistrano, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.

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• Overall, San Juan Capistrano, California is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in San Juan Capistrano
than in Des Plaines, Illinois

Des Plaines, IL vs. San Juan Capistrano, CA

Compared to Des Plaines, San Juan Capistrano is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

193.8% higher

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Utilities

21.0% higher

Commute

14.5% lower

Health

6.1% higher

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Personal

2.1% lower

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