Billings, Montana vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 9.4% cheaper than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,347 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Billings, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher