Wheaton, Illinois vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 44.1% more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $203,199 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Orange
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Wheaton, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower