Cost of Living Calculator - Waukegan, Illinois vs Hays, Kansas


The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 3.8% cheaper than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,109 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Waukegan, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Hays
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs Hays, KS
Compared to Waukegan, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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