Lisle, IL vs Wheaton, IL

Lisle is moderately more affordable than Wheaton, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Lisle scores 116 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 Lisle is $1,540/month compared to $1,731/month in Wheaton — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lisle is more affordable at $407,000 median vs $447,700.

Median household income in Lisle is $106,173 compared to $119,566 in Wheaton (-11.2%). 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 Lisle spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Wheaton.

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