Birmingham, Michigan vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 7.9% cheaper than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $92,078 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Evanston
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower