West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 5.4% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,028 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
66% more expensive in Wheaton
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to West Palm Beach, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher