Wheaton, Illinois vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 78.8% more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,411 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Wheaton, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.8% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower