Seattle, Washington vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 26.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $110,131 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Evanston
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Seattle, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower