Evanston, Illinois vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 29.1% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,398 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Evanston, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower