Cost of Living Calculator - Waukegan, Illinois vs Arlington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 102.4% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $202,364 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
397% more expensive in Arlington
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs Arlington, MA
Compared to Waukegan, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.4% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  471.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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