Alton, Illinois vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 55.3% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,782 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
379% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Alton, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher