Wheaton, Illinois vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 10.8% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,596 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Wheaton, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower