Waukegan, Illinois vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 27.2% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $95,390 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Waukegan, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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