Cost of Living Calculator - Waukegan, Illinois vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 89.6% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $132,719 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
358% more expensive in San Diego
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Waukegan, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.6% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  402.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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