Cicero, IL vs Evanston, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cicero is 29.2% cheaper than Evanston. With a cost index of 89 vs 126, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cicero to Evanston should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cicero is $1,121/month compared to $1,698/month in Evanston — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $472,300.

Median household income in Cicero is $68,548 compared to $95,766 in Evanston (-28.4%). The higher salaries in Evanston partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cicero spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Evanston.