Evanston, Illinois vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 7.5% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,399 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Evanston, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower