Katy, Texas vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 7.5% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,730 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Katy, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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