Tempe, Arizona vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 9.4% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,483 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Evanston
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Tempe, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher