Waukegan, Illinois vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 15.2% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,489 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Durham
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Waukegan, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower