Joliet, Illinois vs. Black Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Black Mountain, North Carolina is 25.1% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,545 in Black Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Black Mountain, North Carolina is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Black Mountain
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Black Mountain, NC
Compared to Joliet, Black Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher