Evanston, Illinois vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 9.2% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,414 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Portland
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Evanston, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower