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


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 42.6% cheaper than Winnetka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,042 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Winnetka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Winnetka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Winnetka, Illinois
Winnetka, IL vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Winnetka, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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