Columbia, South Carolina vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 45.8% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,693 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Evanston
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Columbia, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  68.2% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher