Boston, Massachusetts vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 19.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $120,469 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Evanston
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Boston, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower