Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Evanston, Illinois


The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 50.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $176,983 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Evanston
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Evanston, IL
Compared to San Mateo, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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