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WAUKEGAN vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Waukegan, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
27.0%
more expensive
than Waukegan, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$50,780
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Chicago
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Waukegan, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
27.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
3.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
78.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.6% lower
Commute
59.4% higher
Health
8.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.6% lower
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