Albany, New York vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 27.7% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $63,834 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Evanston
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Albany, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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