Wheaton, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 13.7% more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $114,845 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Austin
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Wheaton, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower