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WILMETTE vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Wilmette, Illinois vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
30.5%
more expensive
than Wilmette, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$65,266
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Wilmette, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
30.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
5.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
46.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.6% lower
Commute
16.7% lower
Health
24.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
3.2% lower
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