Longmont, Colorado vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 29.7% cheaper than Longmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $42,195 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Longmont, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Longmont, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Longmont, Colorado
Longmont, CO vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Longmont, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher