Joliet, Illinois vs. Margaret, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Margaret, North Dakota is 3.2% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,605 in Margaret, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Margaret, North Dakota is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Margaret
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Margaret, ND
Compared to Joliet, Margaret is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher