Joliet, Illinois vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 18.7% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,694 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Lake St. Louis
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Joliet, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher