West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 36.3% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $47,699 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Evanston
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to West Lafayette, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  82.3% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher