Carmel, Indiana vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 7.6% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $161,397 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
37% more expensive in Evanston
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Carmel, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower