Cost of Living Calculator - Battle Creek, Michigan vs Waukegan, Illinois


The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 3.8% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $77,853 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Waukegan
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs Waukegan, IL
Compared to Battle Creek, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher

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