Bar Harbor, Maine vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 9.2% more expensive than Bar Harbor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $54,610 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Bar Harbor, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
76% more expensive in Evanston
than in Bar Harbor, Maine
Bar Harbor, ME vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Bar Harbor, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  76.8% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher