Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 3.8% cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,555 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Joliet
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower