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


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 31.5% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,620 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Evanston, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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