Evanston, Illinois vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 36.9% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $31,534 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Urbana
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Evanston, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower