Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Waukegan, Illinois


The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 31.3% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,502 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Waukegan, IL
Compared to Bellingham, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.