San Diego, California vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 23.2% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $107,531 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Evanston
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to San Diego, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher