Elgin, Illinois vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 34.5% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,249 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Evanston
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Elgin, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher