Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Ohio vs Waukegan, Illinois


The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 11.5% more expensive than Springfield, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $55,731 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Waukegan
than in Springfield, Ohio
Springfield, OH vs Waukegan, IL
Compared to Springfield, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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