Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Joliet, Illinois


The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 36.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $63,520 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Joliet
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Joliet, IL
Compared to Portland, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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