Waukegan, Illinois vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 12.3% cheaper than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,853 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to Waukegan, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower