Wilmette, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 35.0% cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,781 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Madison
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Wilmette, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower