Evanston, Illinois vs. Eureka, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eureka, California is 16.2% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,883 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Eureka
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Eureka, CA
Compared to Evanston, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower