Winnetka, Illinois vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 79.1% more expensive than Winnetka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $1,612,223 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Winnetka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Winnetka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Winnetka, Illinois
Winnetka, IL vs. West Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Winnetka, West Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.1% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher