Springfield, Illinois vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 50.9% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,371 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Springfield, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  67.6% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher