Cost of Living Calculator - Joliet, Illinois vs Mesa, Arizona


The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 28.9% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $257,804 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Mesa
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Mesa, AZ
Compared to Joliet, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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