What is a pro or con of living in Waukegan, Illinoiscompared to Champaign, Illinois?

Transportation is 25% more expensive in Waukegan.

What salary do I need to live in Waukegan, Illinois copmared to Champaign, Illinois?

A salary of $75,000 in Champaign, Illinois should increase to $80,114 in Waukegan, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHAMPAIGN vs. WAUKEGAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Champaign, Illinois vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 6.8% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,114 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
25% more expensive in Waukegan
than in Champaign, Illinois

Champaign, IL vs. Waukegan, IL

Compared to Champaign, Waukegan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.8% lower

Commute

25.2% higher

Health

13.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.6% higher

Cost of Food

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