Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 14.8% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $344,455 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
78% more expensive in Evanston
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Charlottesville, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  78.5% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher