Peru, Illinois vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 54.4% more expensive than Peru, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,278 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Peru, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Peru, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Peru, Illinois
Peru, IL vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Peru, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  97.8% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher