Amarillo, Texas vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 58.4% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $95,013 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Evanston
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Amarillo, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  71.6% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher