College Station, Texas vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 5.0% cheaper than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $93,555 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Joliet
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to College Station, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher