Dallas, Texas vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 22.0% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,990 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Evanston
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Dallas, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher