Wilmette, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 37.9% more expensive than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,954 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in San Jose
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Wilmette, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower