Joliet, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 190.1% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $232,105 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
520% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Joliet, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  190.1% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  863.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher