Oak Park, Illinois vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 1.2% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $99,208 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Evanston
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Oak Park, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher