Wheaton, Illinois vs. Dodge Center, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dodge Center, Minnesota is 25.3% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,594 in Dodge Center, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dodge Center, Minnesota is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Dodge Center
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Dodge Center, MN
Compared to Wheaton, Dodge Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower