Decatur, Illinois vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 23.5% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,047 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Waukegan
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Decatur, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher