Cost of Living Calculator - Wheaton, Illinois vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 53.7% more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $276,643 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Monterey
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Wheaton, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  52.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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