Cost of Living Calculator - Montclair, New Jersey vs Evanston, Illinois


The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 28.5% cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,731 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Evanston
than in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, NJ vs Evanston, IL
Compared to Montclair, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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