Cities Similar to Joliet, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Joliet, IL
1. Dearborn, MI
105,811 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$235K
Rent estimate
$1,330/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Warren, MI
136,655 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$183K
Rent estimate
$1,135/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Independence, MO
120,922 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$217K
Rent estimate
$1,080/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Des Moines, IA
214,133 people · Midwest
COL Index
90.0
Home value
$228K
Rent estimate
$1,060/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Waukegan, IL
87,642 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$250K
Rent estimate
$1,450/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Westland, MI
82,574 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$215K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Champaign, IL
89,189 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$193K
Rent estimate
$1,070/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Kansas City, KS
152,933 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$161K
Rent estimate
$1,080/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Southfield, MI
75,687 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$240K
Rent estimate
$1,280/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Grand Rapids, MI
196,608 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$288K
Rent estimate
$1,340/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Joliet
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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