Pasadena, California vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 33.7% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $33,154 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Evanston
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Pasadena, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher