| | Winnetka, IL | Wilmette, IL | United States |
| Overall | 105.7 | 105.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 110.2 | 106.0 | 100 |
| Health | 88.0 | 88.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 443.4 | 257.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,348,300 | $743,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,500.0% | 9,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 140.5 | 132.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 139.7 | 140.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Winnetka 
2 Reviews
Having had children attend both public and private schools. I would say the private schools are better. While the public schools are fine, there isn't any way to measure More
This idyllic, leafy, close-in suburb north of Chicago comes straight out of a Frank Capra (or John Hughes - see Home Alone for a view of the housing stock and More
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Reviews for Wilmette 4 Reviews
Top notch teachers. Involved parents. Motivated students. Great public schools from elementary through high school. More
It's a small city close to the lake and close to Chicago. One of the biggest advantages is its schools. Most of the elementary schools have a great school rating of 9 More
Wilmette is one of the close-in suburbs on Chicago's North Shore. Wilmette and next-door Evanston have their own parks, dining and recreation. And it's a short drive or More
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