Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Connecticut vs Evanston, Illinois


The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 10.2% more expensive than Salem, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $55,098 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Salem, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Evanston
than in Salem, Connecticut
Salem, CT vs Evanston, IL
Compared to Salem, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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