Wheeling, IL Cost of Living


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Wheeling cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Wheeling, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Wheeling, IL

Housing costs in Wheeling?
A typical home costs $240,600, which is 28.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wheeling costs $1,620 per month, which is 13.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.2% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Wheeling?
To live comfortably in Wheeling, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $46,080 for a family, and $56,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wheeling?
The cost of living in Wheeling, IL is quite affordable. According to Sperling’s Best Places, the cost of living index for Wheeling is 86.7 - almost 14 points below the national average. This means that housing prices and other everyday costs are significantly lower than in many other parts of the country. In addition, the unemployment rate in Wheeling is currently 5.2%, which is lower than the national average, providing an economic environment that makes it easier to make ends meet. All these factors make Wheeling a great option for those looking for an affordable place to live with plenty of job opportunities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWheelingIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  96.394100
  88.096.9100.0
  85.180.2100.0
  $240,600$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  121.1106.2100.0
  139.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Wheeling is a huge industrial area with a lot of job opportunities in a close community with great schools-which is why the real estate is pricy, yet still easy to find  More

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I have lived in Wheeling for a year now. I didn't have the chance to check it out before I moved there.(long story). It is very diverse and if you are an American  More

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