Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 11.1% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,350 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Raleigh, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher