Wonder Lake, Illinois vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 16.2% cheaper than Wonder Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,922 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wonder Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Wonder Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Effingham
than in Wonder Lake, Illinois
Wonder Lake, IL vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Wonder Lake, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  55.2% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower