Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Lake Zurich, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 12.3% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $65,769 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Lake Zurich
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Palm Desert, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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