Wichita, Kansas vs. Wheaton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Illinois is 39.5% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $69,730 in Wheaton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Illinois is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Wheaton, IL
Compared to Wichita, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher