Evanston, Illinois vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 6.2% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,916 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in Towson
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Evanston, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower