Crest Hill, IL vs Wheaton, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Crest Hill is 23.1% cheaper than Wheaton. With a cost index of 96 vs 125, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Crest Hill to Wheaton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Crest Hill is $1,386/month compared to $1,731/month in Wheaton — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crest Hill is more affordable at $222,600 median vs $447,700.

Median household income in Crest Hill is $71,408 compared to $119,566 in Wheaton (-40.3%). 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 Crest Hill spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Wheaton.