Austin, Texas vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 12.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $140,711 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Wheaton
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Austin, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% lower
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher