Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 2.1% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $48,952 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Chicago
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert_Hot_Springs, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Desert_Hot_Springs, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
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  2.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
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  Personal
  1.4% higher
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