Evanston, Illinois vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 1.3% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,896 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
18% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Evanston, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower