Bensenville, IL vs Wheaton, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bensenville is 21% cheaper than Wheaton. With a cost index of 99 vs 125, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bensenville to Wheaton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bensenville is $1,374/month compared to $1,731/month in Wheaton — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bensenville is more affordable at $259,300 median vs $447,700.

Median household income in Bensenville is $78,298 compared to $119,566 in Wheaton (-34.5%). While Wheaton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bensenville spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Wheaton.