Cost of Living Calculator - Wheaton, Illinois vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 106.6% more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $309,894 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Wheaton, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.6% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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