Joliet, Illinois vs. Mena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 14.5% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,395 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Mena
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Mena, AR
Compared to Joliet, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher