Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 24.7% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,653 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Evanston
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Somerville, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower