Fremont, California vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 61.8% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $38,160 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Fremont, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower