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


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 26.9% more expensive than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,438 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Wilmette, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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