Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Alma, Michigan


The cost of living in Alma, Michigan is 42.0% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,466 in Alma, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alma, Michigan is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Alma
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Alma, MI
Compared to Evanston, Alma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% lower
      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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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