Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 46.8% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $85,168 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Evanston
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Kalamazoo, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher