Seattle, Washington vs. Wilmette, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmette, Illinois is 7.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $185,816 in Wilmette, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmette, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Wilmette
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Wilmette, IL
Compared to Seattle, Wilmette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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