Cost of Living Calculator - Joliet, Illinois vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 228.7% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $164,328 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
860% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Joliet, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  228.7% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  904.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  49.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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