Joliet, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 99.5% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $159,620 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Seattle
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Joliet, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.5% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  399.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.5% higher