Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, California vs Joliet, Illinois


The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 46.5% cheaper than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $26,732 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Joliet
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs Joliet, IL
Compared to Richmond, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower

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