Memphis, Tennessee vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 8.5% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $65,110 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Joliet
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Memphis, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher