Galveston, Texas vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 31.5% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,742 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Evanston
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Galveston, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  65.2% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher