Baraboo, Wisconsin vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 3.4% more expensive than Baraboo, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,722 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is more expensive than Baraboo, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% more expensive in Joliet
than in Baraboo, Wisconsin
Baraboo, WI vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Baraboo, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower