Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Indiana vs Wheaton, Illinois


The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 36.8% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $136,779 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs Wheaton, IL
Compared to Columbus, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  69.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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