Pontiac, Illinois vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 16.2% more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,757 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Joliet
than in Pontiac, Illinois
Pontiac, IL vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Pontiac, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower