Frankfort, IL vs Wheaton, IL

Wheaton is moderately more affordable than Frankfort, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Frankfort scores 140 compared to 125 for Wheaton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Frankfort can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frankfort is $2,175/month compared to $1,731/month in Wheaton — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wheaton is more affordable at $447,700 median vs $461,600.

Median household income in Frankfort is $153,714 compared to $119,566 in Wheaton (+28.6%). While Frankfort is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frankfort spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Wheaton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 49.7°F). Frankfort receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.2" in Wheaton.