Cary, North Carolina vs. Winnetka, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winnetka, Illinois is 88.8% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $173,670 in Winnetka, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winnetka, Illinois is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Winnetka
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Winnetka, IL
Compared to Cary, Winnetka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.8% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  62.6% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher