Cost of Living Calculator - Joliet, Illinois vs Augusta, Maine


The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 1.4% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,930 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% cheaper in Augusta
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Augusta, ME
Compared to Joliet, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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