Waukegan, Illinois vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 7.3% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,664 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Waukegan, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower