Hackensack, New Jersey vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 31.2% cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $83,980 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Hackensack, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower