Joliet, Illinois vs. St. Simons, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Simons, Georgia is 31.9% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $263,734 in St. Simons, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Simons, Georgia is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in St. Simons
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. St. Simons, GA
Compared to Joliet, St. Simons is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher