Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Charleston, Illinois


The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 42.5% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $28,734 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Charleston
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Charleston, IL
Compared to Evanston, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  55.3% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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