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Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Santa Monica, California

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 120.7% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $240,590 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
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• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Evanston, Santa Monica is:
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  120.7% higher
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  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  407.0% higher
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  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
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  Personal
  4.4% lower
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