Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Evanston, Illinois


The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 3.3% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,635 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
44% more expensive in Evanston
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Evanston, IL
Compared to Lakewood, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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