Birmingham, Michigan vs. Wilmette, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmette, Illinois is 16.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $58,259 in Wilmette, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmette, Illinois is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Wilmette
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Wilmette, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Wilmette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower