Seattle, Washington vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 49.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,417 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Seattle, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower