Medford, Massachusetts vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 19.7% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,130 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Evanston
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Medford, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower