Gainesville, Florida vs. Wilmette, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmette, Illinois is 73.2% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $207,867 in Wilmette, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmette, Illinois is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Wilmette
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Wilmette, IL
Compared to Gainesville, Wilmette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher