| | Janesville, WI | Joliet, IL | United States |
| Overall | 82.8 | 95.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.8 | 95.5 | 100 |
| Health | 97.2 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 69.1 | 61.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $227,300 | $199,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,750.0% | 9,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.3 | 94.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.6 | 133.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Janesville 
12 Reviews
Beautiful City - on an Ice Age Trail. I moved here during the Covid thing so it is hard to tell how friendly people are. The government seems closed - encouraged by More
My Wife and I have lived here for the last 2 years. Janesville is the pit of Hell. Nothing to do here, especially during the winter time. Closest places are 45 min to More
Janesville has pros and cons to living here depending on what is important to you. Janesville has a cheap cost of living and liberal-below average schools. Since you can More
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Reviews for Joliet 
7 Reviews
Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots More
its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to More
The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are More
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