Wheeling, Illinois vs. Muscatine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 24.3% cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,135 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs. Muscatine, IA
Compared to Wheeling, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  48.6% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower