South Holland, IL vs Wheaton, IL

South Holland is moderately more affordable than Wheaton, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. South Holland scores 110 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 South Holland is $1,914/month compared to $1,731/month in Wheaton — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wheaton has cheaper rent, South Holland actually has lower median home values ($201,200 vs $447,700).

Median household income in South Holland is $87,378 compared to $119,566 in Wheaton (-26.9%). 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 South Holland spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Wheaton.

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