Evanston, Illinois vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 22.5% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,152 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Houston
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Evanston, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower