Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Olympia, Washington


The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 9.2% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $136,242 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% cheaper in Olympia
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Olympia, WA
Compared to Evanston, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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