Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 26.6% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,725 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Joliet
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Lowell, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.7% lower