Joliet, Illinois vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 52.0% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,177 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Denver
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Joliet, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% higher
      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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher