Tempe, Arizona vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 1.1% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $57,607 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
56% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Tempe, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher