Madison, Wisconsin vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 12.2% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $151,509 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Madison, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher