Wheaton, Illinois vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 11.0% more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $177,575 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Wheaton, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower