Joliet, Illinois vs. Homewood, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homewood, Illinois is 14.5% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,253 in Homewood, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homewood, Illinois is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Homewood
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Homewood, IL
Compared to Joliet, Homewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher