Wheaton, Illinois vs. Lowell, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Indiana is 14.6% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,707 in Lowell, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Indiana is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Lowell
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Lowell, IN
Compared to Wheaton, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower