Kansas City, Missouri vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 40.2% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $119,135 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Evanston
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Kansas City, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher