Waukegan, Illinois vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 27.7% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $20,426 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Waukegan, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower