Joliet, Illinois vs. Ottawa, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottawa, Illinois is 6.8% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,289 in Ottawa, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottawa, Illinois is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Ottawa
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Ottawa, IL
Compared to Joliet, Ottawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher