Wilmette, Illinois vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 16.7% cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,486 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Wilmette, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher