Evanston, Illinois vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 11.0% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,519 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Evanston, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower