Cost of Living Calculator - Waukegan, Illinois vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 32.3% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,294 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Portland
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs Portland, ME
Compared to Waukegan, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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