Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 4.0% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,017 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
16% cheaper in Columbia
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Evanston, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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