Cities Similar to Wilmette, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Wilmette, IL
1. Highland Park, IL
30,272 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$726K
Rent estimate
$2,180/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Lake Forest, IL
19,354 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.1M
Rent estimate
$2,370/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Western Springs, IL
13,290 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$813K
Rent estimate
$2,340/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Deerfield, IL
18,884 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$675K
Rent estimate
$2,370/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Northbrook, IL
33,977 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$660K
Rent estimate
$2,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Birmingham, MI
21,434 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$698K
Rent estimate
$1,690/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Zionsville, IN
32,534 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$655K
Rent estimate
$1,820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Leawood, KS
33,980 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$716K
Rent estimate
$1,470/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Clayton, MO
17,461 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$762K
Rent estimate
$1,410/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Elmhurst, IL
45,336 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$582K
Rent estimate
$2,090/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Wilmette
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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