Brookfield, Wisconsin vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 10.7% more expensive than Brookfield, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $60,881 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Evanston
than in Brookfield, Wisconsin
Brookfield, WI vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Brookfield, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower