Cost of Living Calculator - Waukegan, Illinois vs Lakewood, Colorado


The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 53.5% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $115,199 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs Lakewood, CO
Compared to Waukegan, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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