Evanston, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 36.2% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $129,391 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Seattle
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Evanston, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher