Cost of Living Calculator - Joliet, Illinois vs Fairfield, California


The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 61.0% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,499 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Fairfield, CA
Compared to Joliet, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher

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