Springfield, Virginia vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 20.3% cheaper than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,846 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is cheaper than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Wheaton
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Springfield, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower