Evanston, Illinois vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 16.5% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,642 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
43% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Evanston, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower