Joliet, Illinois vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 11.8% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,114 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Columbus
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Columbus, MS
Compared to Joliet, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher