Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Joliet, Illinois


The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 69.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $23,198 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Joliet
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Joliet, IL
Compared to Santa Monica, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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