Joliet, Illinois vs. Munster, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Munster, Indiana is 18.8% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,212 in Munster, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Munster, Indiana is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Munster
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Munster, IN
Compared to Joliet, Munster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher