Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Novato, California


The cost of living in Novato, California is 53.8% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $184,578 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Novato
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Novato, CA
Compared to Evanston, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher

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