Waukegan, Illinois vs. Montgomery, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Illinois is 15.8% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,920 in Montgomery, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Illinois is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Montgomery, IL
Compared to Waukegan, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower