Palm Springs, California vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 14.9% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $42,526 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Wheaton
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Palm Springs, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher