Evanston, Illinois vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 20.0% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $120,049 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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 St. Paul
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Evanston, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower