Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 19.5% cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,239 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Joliet
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Carrboro, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower