Joliet, Illinois vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 13.8% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,897 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Tucson
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Joliet, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher