Waukegan, Illinois vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 119.6% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $109,811 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
463% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Waukegan, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.6% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  534.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  78.9% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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