Lansing, Michigan vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 56.7% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $136,366 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Evanston
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Lansing, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  288.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher