Bloomingdale, IL vs Wheaton, IL

Bloomingdale is moderately more affordable than Wheaton, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Bloomingdale scores 114 compared to 125 for Wheaton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wheaton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomingdale is $1,607/month compared to $1,731/month in Wheaton — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomingdale is more affordable at $363,100 median vs $447,700.

Median household income in Bloomingdale is $98,891 compared to $119,566 in Wheaton (-17.3%). 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 Bloomingdale spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Wheaton.