St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 15.4% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $86,562 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Wheaton
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to St. Paul, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher