Peoria, Illinois vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 67.1% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $175,474 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
313% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Peoria, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% higher
      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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  70.0% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher