Fort Myers, Florida vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 27.1% more expensive than Fort Myers, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,155 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Myers, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Myers, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Evanston
than in Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers, FL vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Fort Myers, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher