Cary, North Carolina vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 8.1% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,439 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in Evanston
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Cary, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  48.7% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher