Wheaton, Illinois vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 12.2% more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,107 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Wheaton, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower