Waukegan, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 108.3% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $104,137 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
401% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Los_Angeles, CA
Compared to Waukegan, Los_Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.3% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  436.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  90.2% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower