Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Wilmette, Illinois


The cost of living in Wilmette, Illinois is 26.5% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $94,938 in Wilmette, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmette, Illinois is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Wilmette
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Wilmette, IL
Compared to Bellingham, Wilmette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% higher
  Commute
  61.8% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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