Gages Lake, Illinois vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 31.3% more expensive than Gages Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,507 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gages Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Gages Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Evanston
than in Gages Lake, Illinois
Gages Lake, IL vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Gages Lake, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower