Alexandria, Virginia vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 39.7% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $30,150 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Alexandria, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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