Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs Evanston, Illinois


The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 26.5% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $110,266 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Evanston
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Evanston, IL
Compared to Boulder, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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