Cicero, IL vs Joliet, IL

Cicero, IL and Joliet, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.9% difference in their overall index. Cicero scores 89 while Joliet scores 94 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cicero is $1,121/month compared to $1,237/month in Joliet — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $248,600.

Median household income in Cicero is $68,548 compared to $88,026 in Joliet (-22.1%). While Joliet is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cicero spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Joliet.