Evanston, Illinois vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 12.9% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,966 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Evanston, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower