Joliet, Illinois vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 2.7% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,641 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Columbus
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Joliet, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher