Wheaton, Illinois vs. Amarillo, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amarillo, Texas is 31.6% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,438 in Amarillo, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amarillo, Texas is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Amarillo
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Amarillo, TX
Compared to Wheaton, Amarillo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower