Cost of Living Calculator - Chester, Maryland vs Waukegan, Illinois


The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 26.0% cheaper than Chester, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,015 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Chester, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Chester, Maryland
Chester, MD vs Waukegan, IL
Compared to Chester, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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