Cost of Living Calculator - Milpitas, California vs Waukegan, Illinois


The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 60.9% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $47,304 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs Waukegan, IL
Compared to Milpitas, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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