Ruston, Louisiana vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 52.5% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $76,238 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Evanston
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Ruston, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  90.1% higher
  Health
  33.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher