Cost of Living Calculator - Waconia, Minnesota vs Evanston, Illinois


The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 11.4% more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $83,544 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Evanston
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs Evanston, IL
Compared to Waconia, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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