Great Falls, Montana vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 3.2% cheaper than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $48,398 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Great Falls, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher