Evanston, Illinois vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 18.3% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,243 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in West St. Paul
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Evanston, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower