Wheaton, Illinois vs. Hayward, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, Wisconsin is 19.2% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,376 in Hayward, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, Wisconsin is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Hayward
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Hayward, WI
Compared to Wheaton, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower