Hobart, Indiana vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 2.8% cheaper than Hobart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,613 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hobart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Hobart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Joliet
than in Hobart, Indiana
Hobart, IN vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Hobart, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower