Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 13.0% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $102,864 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Joliet
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Parkersburg, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower