Travel Nursing in Evanston, IL

Travel nursing in Evanston, IL — what it costs to live there and 4 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Evanston

4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Evanston

Prices in Illinois run at the national average overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall100.0at the national average
Housing93.96% lower
Utilities85.015% lower
Groceries and goods103.84% higher
Services100.2at the national average

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Evanston

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,855HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,985HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,240HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$2,875HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$2,255Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Illinois license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.

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Common questions

Do I need a Illinois nursing license?
Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Illinois license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
Is Evanston expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Illinois runs utilities 15% below and housing 6% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Evanston?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Evanston is $1,985 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 4 furnished places here.