Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 39.4% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,315 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Evanston
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Brookline, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower