Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 9.6% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,823 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Joliet
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Allentown, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower