Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 36.6% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,304 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Queens
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Queens, NY
Compared to Evanston, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.4% higher
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  44.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher

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