Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 45.5% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $58,182 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Evanston
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher