St. Louis, Missouri vs. Wheeling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheeling, Illinois is 20.0% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $143,942 in Wheeling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, Illinois is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Wheeling
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Wheeling, IL
Compared to St. Louis, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher