Evanston, Illinois vs. Norwalk, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwalk, Connecticut is 2.4% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,823 in Norwalk, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwalk, Connecticut is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
5% cheaper in Norwalk
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Norwalk, CT
Compared to Evanston, Norwalk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher