Winnetka, Illinois vs. Lower Merion, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania is 21.3% cheaper than Winnetka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,038 in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Winnetka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lower Merion, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Winnetka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lower Merion
than in Winnetka, Illinois
Winnetka, IL vs. Lower Merion, PA
Compared to Winnetka, Lower Merion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher