Cost of Living Calculator - Waukegan, Illinois vs East St. Louis, Illinois


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 15.2% cheaper than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,573 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Waukegan, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% lower
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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