Cost of Living Calculator - Walnut Creek, California vs Wilmette, Illinois


The cost of living in Wilmette, Illinois is 21.2% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $197,042 in Wilmette, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmette, Illinois is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Wilmette
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs Wilmette, IL
Compared to Walnut Creek, Wilmette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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