Bakersfield, California vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 19.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $238,298 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Evanston
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Bakersfield, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher