Kensington, Maryland vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 18.7% cheaper than Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $40,660 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Kensington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Evanston
than in Kensington, Maryland
Kensington, MD vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Kensington, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% lower
      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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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