Cost of Living Calculator - Joliet, Illinois vs Thornton, Colorado


The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 46.1% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,068 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Thornton
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Thornton, CO
Compared to Joliet, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher

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