Joliet, Illinois vs. Somerset, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, Kentucky is 7.6% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,195 in Somerset, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, Kentucky is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Somerset
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Somerset, KY
Compared to Joliet, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher