Menlo Park, California vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 65.3% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $86,736 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Evanston
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Menlo Park, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower