What is a pro or con of living in Waukegan, Illinoiscompared to Toluca, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 90% more expensive in Waukegan.

What salary do I need to live in Waukegan, Illinois copmared to Toluca, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Toluca, Illinois should increase to $55,805 in Waukegan, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TOLUCA vs. WAUKEGAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Toluca, Illinois vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 11.6% more expensive than Toluca, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,805 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Toluca, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is more expensive than Toluca, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Waukegan
than in Toluca, Illinois

Toluca, IL vs. Waukegan, IL

Compared to Toluca, Waukegan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

63.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

2.5% lower

Health

14.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Toluca, Illinois vs. Waukegan, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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