Athens, Ohio vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 55.2% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $69,824 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Evanston
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Athens, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  116.0% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher