Lakeland, Florida vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 28.9% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $135,323 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Lakeland, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher