Joliet, Illinois vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 14.7% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,628 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. East_St._Louis, IL
Compared to Joliet, East_St._Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher