Evanston, Illinois vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 17.2% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $586,039 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Evanston, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower