Joliet, Illinois vs. Fair Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Oaks, California is 63.5% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $114,447 in Fair Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks, California is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Fair Oaks
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Fair Oaks, CA
Compared to Joliet, Fair Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher