Cost of Living Calculator - Stanford, California vs Evanston, Illinois


The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 72.2% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $20,886 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Evanston
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs Evanston, IL
Compared to Stanford, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.2% 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
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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