Wheeling, Illinois vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 20.6% cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,718 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Topeka
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Wheeling, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower