Evanston, Illinois vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 36.0% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,731 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Boulder
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Evanston, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower