South Bend, Indiana vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 64.3% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $80,819 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Evanston
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to South Bend, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  392.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher