Zip 60187 (Wheaton, IL) Cost of Living


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Wheaton cost of living score
108.1
More expensive
8.1% higher
than the US average
15.4% higher
than the Illinois average
Wheaton (zip 60187), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% higher than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 60187 (Wheaton, IL)

Housing costs in Wheaton?
A typical home costs $384,100, which is 13.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.9% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wheaton costs $1,750 per month, which is 22.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 28.0% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Wheaton?
To live comfortably in Wheaton (zip 60187), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $73,440 for a family, and $60,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wheaton?
The cost of living in 60187 Wheaton, IL is relatively high compared to other areas of the country. The median home value is currently estimated at $294,441, while the median household income is approximately $80,174. The cost of groceries and utilities are slightly above the national average. Additionally, transportation costs are slightly higher than other parts of the state due to its proximity to Chicago. Despite the high cost of living, this area offers a variety of shopping and entertainment options along with highly rated schools making it a popular destination for families.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWheatonIllinoisUnited States
  108.193.7100.0
  99.594100
  94.496.9100.0
  124.780.2100.0
  $384,100$241,700$338,100
  97.8%97.7%100.0%
  114.3106.2100.0
  140.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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