Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 16.8% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $186,844 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Evanston
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Northampton, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  48.7% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher