What is a pro or con of living in Waukegan, Illinoiscompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Waukegan.

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

A salary of $130,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania could decrease to $111,768 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.

MECHANICSBURG vs. WAUKEGAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 14.0% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $111,768 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Waukegan, IL

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Waukegan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% lower

Commute

1.2% higher

Health

13.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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