North Chicago, Illinois vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 7.5% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,623 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Waukegan
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to North Chicago, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower