Bloomington, Indiana vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 39.4% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $292,670 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Evanston
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Bloomington, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  83.8% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher