Joliet, Illinois vs. Farmington Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington Hills, Michigan is 26.8% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $149,570 in Farmington Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington Hills, Michigan is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Farmington Hills
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Farmington Hills, MI
Compared to Joliet, Farmington Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher