Cost of Living Calculator - Dover, Delaware vs Waukegan, Illinois


The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 9.3% cheaper than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $68,006 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs Waukegan, IL
Compared to Dover, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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