Joliet, Illinois vs. Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kings Mountain, North Carolina is 2.0% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,787 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kings Mountain, North Carolina is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
55% cheaper in Kings Mountain
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Kings Mountain, NC
Compared to Joliet, Kings Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher