Ithaca, New York vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 25.2% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $81,382 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Evanston
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Ithaca, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher