Portland, Maine vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 10.1% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $110,098 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
68% more expensive in Evanston
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Portland, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  68.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher