Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Wheeling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheeling, Illinois is 6.0% cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,627 in Wheeling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, Illinois is cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Wheeling
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Wheeling, IL
Compared to Northampton, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher