Wheeling, Illinois vs. Ridgeland, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgeland, Mississippi is 11.3% cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,355 in Ridgeland, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgeland, Mississippi is cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% cheaper in Ridgeland
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs. Ridgeland, MS
Compared to Wheeling, Ridgeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower