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


The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 12.0% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $44,017 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Waukegan
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs Waukegan, IL
Compared to Ridgecrest, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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