Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Fort Thomas, Kentucky


The cost of living in Fort Thomas, Kentucky is 21.0% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,489 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Thomas, Kentucky is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Fort Thomas
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Fort Thomas, KY
Compared to Evanston, Fort Thomas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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