Evanston, Illinois vs. Trenton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Trenton, New Jersey is 21.5% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $117,735 in Trenton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Trenton, New Jersey is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Trenton
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Trenton, NJ
Compared to Evanston, Trenton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower