Cost of Living Calculator - Southfield, Michigan vs Evanston, Illinois


The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 23.7% more expensive than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $92,781 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Evanston
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs Evanston, IL
Compared to Southfield, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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