Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Waukegan, Illinois


The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 5.0% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $31,489 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
71% more expensive in Waukegan
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Waukegan, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher

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