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Addison, IL vs Wheaton, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Wheaton or is it cheaper to live in Addison?
- Wheaton is 0.0% more expensive than Addison.

Which city has more affordable housing, Wheaton or Addison?
- Wheaton housing costs are 33.7% more expensive than Addison housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Addison or is Health Care more affordable in Wheaton.
- Health related expenses are 0.0% less in Wheaton.
 Addison, ILWheaton, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock108.1100
 Food & Groceries97.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock94.4100
 Housing96.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$381,100$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock117.3100
 Miscellaneous141.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Addison    1 Reviews

Ehh... It's ok I guess.... Too much crime tho... Can't even go outside my home without worrying about getting robbed or harassed... You be hearing sirens pretty much  More

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Reviews for Wheaton    12 Reviews

Over 12 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 16 years ago

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

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