Waukegan, Illinois vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 99.3% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $99,645 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in New York
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Waukegan, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.3% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  429.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.1% higher
  Commute
  108.4% higher
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher