Wheaton, Illinois vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 9.2% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,250 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Fresno
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Wheaton, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower