Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 11.3% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,646 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% more expensive in Evanston
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Ann Arbor, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher