Santa Monica, California vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 54.7% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $22,655 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Evanston
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Santa_Monica, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher