Lake San Marcos, California vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 26.8% cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $29,281 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Evanston
than in Lake San Marcos, California
Lake San Marcos, CA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Lake San Marcos, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher