Wilmette, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 31.1% cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $82,668 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Chicago
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Wilmette, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower