Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Wheeling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheeling, Illinois is 3.5% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,249 in Wheeling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, Illinois is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Wheeling
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Wheeling, IL
Compared to Hershey, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% lower
      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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher