Wheaton, IL vs Yorkville, IL

Yorkville is moderately more affordable than Wheaton, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Wheaton scores 125 compared to 111 for Yorkville, 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 Wheaton is $1,731/month compared to $1,619/month in Yorkville — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yorkville is more affordable at $314,200 median vs $447,700.

Median household income in Wheaton is $119,566 compared to $108,775 in Yorkville (+9.9%). The higher salaries in Wheaton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Wheaton spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Yorkville.