Elgin, Illinois vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 8.2% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,906 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Joliet
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Elgin, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower