Buffalo, New York vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 28.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,294 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Buffalo, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  298.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher