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 $110,360 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• 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:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.7% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  407.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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