Lombard, Illinois vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 17.0% more expensive than Lombard, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,500 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lombard, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Lombard, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Evanston
than in Lombard, Illinois
Lombard, IL vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Lombard, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower