Waukegan, Illinois vs. Running Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Running Springs, California is 21.6% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,223 in Running Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Running Springs, California is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Running Springs
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Running Springs, CA
Compared to Waukegan, Running Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower