Northfield, Illinois vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 42.7% cheaper than Northfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $28,659 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Northfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Northfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Northfield, Illinois
Northfield, IL vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Northfield, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher