Evanston, Illinois vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 15.8% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,172 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Tampa
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Evanston, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower