Palm Beach Gardens, Florida vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 30.8% cheaper than Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

You would need a salary of $34,615 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Palm_Beach_Gardens, FL vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Palm_Beach_Gardens, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher