Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 17.3% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $213,547 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Evanston
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Minneapolis, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher