Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Waukegan, Illinois


The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 19.4% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,429 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Waukegan, IL
Compared to Philadelphia, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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