Kankakee, Illinois vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 14.0% more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,978 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kankakee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Joliet
than in Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee, IL vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Kankakee, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower