Wheeling, Illinois vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 82.6% more expensive than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $274 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Wheeling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
368% more expensive in Irvine
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Wheeling, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.6% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower