Evanston, Illinois vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 259.1% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $107,727 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
527% more expensive in Stanford
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Evanston, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  259.1% 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
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  770.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower