Waukegan, Illinois vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 76.4% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,180 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Waltham
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Waukegan, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.4% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher