Wichita, Kansas vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 51.0% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $51,534 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Evanston
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Wichita, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher