Evanston, Illinois vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 76.5% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $247,045 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Evanston, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.5% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher