Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 22.2% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $61,111 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Evanston
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Valparaiso, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher