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Wheaton, IL is an ideal place to live, offering a great quality of life. Not only is the two bedroom rent quite reasonable at $1,750 compared to the US average of $1,430 but the grocery cost index here is also 101 versus 100 in the US. There are many local companies in Wheaton that provide good job opportunities. DuPage Medical Group, Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company and Blistex Inc. are just some of these employers. People looking for a new development have plenty of choices in Wheaton as well. The Wheaton Twenty-One project is one of the more popular ones with its modern design and features such as fitness center, business center and outdoor pool area. With so much to offer it's no wonder why people from all walks of life choose to call Wheaton home.

Wheaton has an unemployment rate of 4.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Wheaton has seen the job market decrease by -0.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Wheaton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Wheaton is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Wheaton is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Wheaton
- The average income of a Wheaton resident is $42,106 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Wheaton resident is $108,737 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWheaton, IllinoisUnited States
  46
  -9.5%-6.2%
  27.7%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $55,339$37,638
  $108,737$69,021
  $137,740$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  2.9%6.8%
  10.3%10.0%
  2.8%2.5%
  8.8%11.0%
  3.2%4.8%
  0.2%0.8%
  2.6%1.9%
  8.8%4.7%
  2.6%1.9%
  12.0%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  3.3%4.2%
  15.0%9.3%
  11.4%14.0%
  2.6%2.1%
  5.2%7.0%
  4.8%4.8%
  3.0%4.7%
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Over 11 years ago

Wheaton is a pretty safe place to live. There are few major crimes that occur each year. It scored an 80 out of 1000 on City Data information.  More

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We moved here from the fast pace of a big city in another state and immediately loved the small town feel to Wheaton. It is a very nice place to live, and there is a lot  More

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Over 15 years ago

Housing is expensive but real estate taxes are even higher. I can no longer afford to live  More

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