Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Massachusetts vs Evanston, Illinois


The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 28.0% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $215,888 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Evanston
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs Evanston, IL
Compared to Arlington, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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