Riverside, California vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 37.3% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $31,357 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Joliet
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Riverside, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower