Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 29.0% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $35,485 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Joliet
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower