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


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 56.5% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,901 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Portland
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs Portland, OR
Compared to Waukegan, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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