Wilmette, Illinois vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 33.4% more expensive than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,677 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Newton
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs. Newton, MA
Compared to Wilmette, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher