Wheaton, Illinois vs. Gardner, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardner, Massachusetts is 12.7% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,934 in Gardner, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardner, Massachusetts is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Gardner
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Gardner, MA
Compared to Wheaton, Gardner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower