What is a pro or con of living in Evanston, Illinoiscompared to Champaign, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 123% more expensive in Evanston.

What salary do I need to live in Evanston, Illinois copmared to Champaign, Illinois?

A salary of $51,200 in Champaign, Illinois should increase to $79,644 in Evanston, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHAMPAIGN vs. EVANSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Champaign, Illinois vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 55.6% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,644 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Evanston
than in Champaign, Illinois

Champaign, IL vs. Evanston, IL

Compared to Champaign, Evanston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

139.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

85.2% higher

Health

21.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Champaign, Illinois vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Champaign, IL vs. Evanston, IL

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