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


The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 40.1% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $29,929 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Joliet
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Joliet, IL
Compared to Salinas, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  33.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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