Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Thomas, Kentucky vs Wheeling, Illinois


The cost of living in Wheeling, Illinois is 2.0% more expensive than Fort Thomas, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $50,976 in Wheeling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Thomas, Kentucky
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
88% more expensive in Wheeling
than in Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Fort Thomas, KY vs Wheeling, IL
Compared to Fort Thomas, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  33.2% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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