Alaska, Minnesota vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 8.6% more expensive than Alaska, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $54,300 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alaska, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is more expensive than Alaska, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Waukegan
than in Alaska, Minnesota
Alaska, MN vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Alaska, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher