Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 32.5% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $66,237 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Evanston
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Allentown, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher