Evanston, Illinois vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 26.7% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,648 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ames
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Evanston, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  47.7% lower
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower