Evanston, Illinois vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 28.2% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,917 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in College Station
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Evanston, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower