Cost of Living Calculator - Martinez, California vs Wheaton, Illinois


The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 26.5% cheaper than Martinez, California.

You would need a salary of $55,126 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinez, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is cheaper than Martinez, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Wheaton
than in Martinez, California
Martinez, CA vs Wheaton, IL
Compared to Martinez, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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