Cost of Living Calculator - Joliet, Illinois vs Montgomery, Alabama


The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 8.1% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,941 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Montgomery, AL
Compared to Joliet, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% lower
      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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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