Evansville, Indiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 33.9% more expensive than Evansville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $120,524 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Evansville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Evansville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Chicago
than in Evansville, Indiana
Evansville, IN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Evansville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  78.9% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher