Evanston, IL vs Woodridge, IL

Woodridge is moderately more affordable than Evanston, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Evanston scores 126 compared to 111 for Woodridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evanston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evanston is $1,698/month compared to $1,547/month in Woodridge — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Woodridge is more affordable at $345,200 median vs $472,300.

Median household income in Evanston is $95,766 compared to $97,263 in Woodridge (-1.5%). Woodridge offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Evanston spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Woodridge.