Fort Wright, Kentucky vs. Wheeling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheeling, Illinois is 5.5% more expensive than Fort Wright, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $52,766 in Wheeling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wright, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Wright, Kentucky
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
88% more expensive in Wheeling
than in Fort Wright, Kentucky
Fort Wright, KY vs. Wheeling, IL
Compared to Fort Wright, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher