Cost of Living Calculator - Wheaton, Illinois vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 20.7% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,676 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Ames
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs Ames, IA
Compared to Wheaton, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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