Joliet, Illinois vs. Crete, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crete, Illinois is 7.3% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,627 in Crete, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crete, Illinois is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Crete
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Crete, IL
Compared to Joliet, Crete is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher