Zachary, Louisiana vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 13.7% cheaper than Zachary, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $86,256 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Zachary, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Zachary, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Joliet
than in Zachary, Louisiana
Zachary, LA vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Zachary, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower