What is the cost of living in Joliet, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Joliet has an overall cost of living index of 101, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Joliet has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Joliet ranks as #153 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Joliet ranks as the #183 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Joliet Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Joliet. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Joliet is 99.
The Groceries index in Joliet is 99.
The Health index in Joliet is 108.
The Housing index in Joliet is 101.
The Transportation index in Joliet is 100.
The Utilities index in Joliet is 100.
| Living Expense | Joliet | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 108 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Joliet Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Joliet, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Joliet is $259,874.
The Median Rent in Joliet is $1,276.
The Median Income in Joliet is $92,201.
The Home Value To Income in Joliet is 2.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Joliet is 0.17x.
Joliet, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Joliet Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Joliet Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Joliet Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Joliet Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Joliet
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Joliet. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Naperville, IL has a cost of living index of 133, 1.3x Joliet.
Orland Park, IL has a cost of living index of 114, 1.1x Joliet.
Tinley Park, IL has a cost of living index of 111, 1.1x Joliet.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Joliet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 150,692 | 133 | 1.3x |
| Orland Park, IL | 57,916 | 114 | 1.1x |
| Tinley Park, IL | 54,842 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Plainfield, IL | 46,708 | 126 | 1.2x |
| Romeoville, IL | 41,152 | 108 | 1.1x |
| Woodridge, IL | 33,941 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Lockport, IL | 26,409 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Lisle, IL | 23,407 | 122 | 1.2x |
| Darien, IL | 21,879 | 120 | 1.2x |
| Crest Hill, IL | 20,628 | 102 | 1.0x |
