Albany, New York vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 17.9% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $58,964 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Albany, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower