Costa Mesa, California vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 36.0% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $32,002 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Wheaton
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Costa Mesa, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher