Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Springfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 38.8% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,721 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Springfield
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Springfield, IL
Compared to Evanston, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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