St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 24.9% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $62,475 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Evanston
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to St. Paul, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher