Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Wakefield, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 19.7% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,863 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wakefield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Wakefield
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Wakefield, MA
Compared to Evanston, Wakefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% higher
      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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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