Evanston, Illinois vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 124.4% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,175 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
350% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Evanston, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.4% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  329.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  63.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower