Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 19.2% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,581 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Blacksburg, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  88.9% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher