Cost of Living Calculator - Joliet, Illinois vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 109.5% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $167,610 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Joliet, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.5% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  381.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  75.7% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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