Sammamish, Washington vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 41.6% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $271,765 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Evanston
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Sammamish, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower