Wheaton, Illinois vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 19.5% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,246 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Elgin
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Wheaton, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower