Palos Heights, Illinois vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 22.7% cheaper than Palos Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,665 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palos Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Palos Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Palos Heights, Illinois
Palos Heights, IL vs. Waukegan, IL
Compared to Palos Heights, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher