Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Evanston, Illinois


The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 17.4% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,059 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Evanston
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Evanston, IL
Compared to Waltham, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% lower
      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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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