Waukegan, Illinois vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 8.3% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,137 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Elgin
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Waukegan, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower