San Diego, California vs. Wheeling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheeling, Illinois is 38.2% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $45,766 in Wheeling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, Illinois is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Wheeling
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Wheeling, IL
Compared to San Diego, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher