Cost of Living Calculator - Waukegan, Illinois vs Boulder, Colorado


The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 98.1% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $148,584 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
448% more expensive in Boulder
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Waukegan, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.1% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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