La Mesa, California vs. Wheeling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheeling, Illinois is 35.0% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $32,503 in Wheeling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, Illinois is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Wheeling
than in La Mesa, California
La_Mesa, CA vs. Wheeling, IL
Compared to La_Mesa, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher