Fort Meade, Maryland vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 9.9% cheaper than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $67,572 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, MD vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Fort Meade, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower