Houston, Texas vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 29.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,702 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Evanston
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Houston, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher