Joliet, Illinois vs. Island Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Island Lake, Illinois is 16.9% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,573 in Island Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Island Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Island Lake
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Island Lake, IL
Compared to Joliet, Island Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher