Decatur, Illinois vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 79.9% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,524 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
409% more expensive in Evanston
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Decatur, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.9% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  436.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  83.6% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher