Bloomington, Illinois vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 49.5% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,699 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Evanston
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Bloomington, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  90.7% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher