West Plains, Missouri vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 16.0% more expensive than West Plains, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $58,000 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Plains, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is more expensive than West Plains, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Joliet
than in West Plains, Missouri
West Plains, MO vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to West Plains, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% higher
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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