Midlothian, IL vs Wheeling, IL

Midlothian is moderately more affordable than Wheeling, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Midlothian scores 89 compared to 104 for Wheeling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wheeling can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Midlothian is $1,202/month compared to $1,578/month in Wheeling — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Midlothian is more affordable at $200,300 median vs $244,600.

Median household income in Midlothian is $67,872 compared to $83,251 in Wheeling (-18.5%). While Wheeling is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Midlothian spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Wheeling.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 50.8°F). Midlothian receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 32.3" in Wheeling.