Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Evanston, Illinois


The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 30.7% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $83,154 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Evanston
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Evanston, IL
Compared to Costa Mesa, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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