Cost of Living Calculator - Wilmette, Illinois vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 3.4% cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,600 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Washington
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs Washington, DC
Compared to Wilmette, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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