Evanston, Illinois vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 21.1% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,331 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Waltham
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Evanston, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher