Shawnee, Kansas vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 19.4% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $71,512 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Evanston
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Shawnee, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% higher
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower