Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 40.5% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,239 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Evanston
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Gastonia, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher