Evanston, Illinois vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 12.7% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,503 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Lake Los Angeles
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Evanston, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower