Princeton, New Jersey vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 16.8% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $41,594 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Evanston
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Princeton, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% lower
      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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher