Wilmette, Illinois vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 79.9% more expensive than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,962 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Wilmette, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.9% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower