Pontiac, Michigan vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 47.7% more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $73,861 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Evanston
than in Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac, MI vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Pontiac, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  373.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower