Cost of Living Calculator - Waukegan, Illinois vs Palmdale, California


The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 55.4% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $116,578 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs Palmdale, CA
Compared to Waukegan, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  106.8% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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