Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Illinois vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 25.9% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,017 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Plainfield, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher

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