Cost of Living Calculator - Joliet, Illinois vs Columbus, Indiana


The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 1.1% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,198 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in Columbus
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Columbus, IN
Compared to Joliet, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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