Elkhart, Indiana vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 54.2% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $77,096 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Evanston
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Elkhart, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  66.0% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher