Birmingham, Alabama vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 11.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $61,466 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Waukegan
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher