Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 17.3% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $158,400 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Evanston
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Philadelphia, 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower