Hammond, Indiana vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 51.4% more expensive than Hammond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,541 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hammond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Hammond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Evanston
than in Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, IN vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Hammond, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher