Cost of Living Calculator - Joliet, Illinois vs Waseca, Minnesota


The cost of living in Waseca, Minnesota is 6.3% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,328 in Waseca, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waseca, Minnesota is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
55% cheaper in Waseca
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Waseca, MN
Compared to Joliet, Waseca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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