Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Wilmette, Illinois


The cost of living in Wilmette, Illinois is 64.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $18,011 in Wilmette, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmette, Illinois is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Wilmette
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo_Alto, CA vs Wilmette, IL
Compared to Palo_Alto, Wilmette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.0% lower
      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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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