Lexington, South Carolina vs. Wilmette, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmette, Illinois is 67.8% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $167,815 in Wilmette, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmette, Illinois is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Wilmette
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. Wilmette, IL
Compared to Lexington, Wilmette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.8% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher