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


The cost of living in Murphys, California is 8.5% more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,393 in Murphys, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphys, California is more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Murphys
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs Murphys, CA
Compared to Wheaton, Murphys is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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