Joliet, Illinois vs. Ferndale, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ferndale, Washington is 41.1% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $105,856 in Ferndale, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Washington is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Ferndale
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Ferndale, WA
Compared to Joliet, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher