St. Charles, Illinois vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 18.5% cheaper than St. Charles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,045 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Joliet
than in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, IL vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to St. Charles, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower