Ottawa, Illinois vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 45.2% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,577 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Ottawa, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher