Cost of Living Calculator - Wilmette, Illinois vs Lexington, Kentucky


The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 41.9% cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,538 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lexington
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs Lexington, KY
Compared to Wilmette, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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