Cost of Living Calculator - Waukegan, Illinois vs Lake Zurich, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 28.0% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,007 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Lake Zurich
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Waukegan, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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