Joliet, Illinois vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 29.3% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $95,646 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Joliet, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher