Storm Lake, Iowa vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 66.3% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $124,696 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Evanston
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Storm Lake, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  114.5% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher