Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Evanston, Illinois


The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 29.6% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $45,786 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Evanston
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Evanston, IL
Compared to Monterey, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  38.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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