Evanston, Illinois vs. Fountain, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain, Colorado is 15.7% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,167 in Fountain, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain, Colorado is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Fountain
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Fountain, CO
Compared to Evanston, Fountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower