Waukegan, Illinois vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 19.4% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $119,385 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Dallas
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Waukegan, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% higher
      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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower