Evanston, Illinois vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 24.1% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,152 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Evanston, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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