Cost of Living Calculator - West Palm Beach, Florida vs Waukegan, Illinois


The cost of living in Waukegan, Illinois is 21.7% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,167 in Waukegan, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukegan, Illinois is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Waukegan
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs Waukegan, IL
Compared to West Palm Beach, Waukegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% lower
      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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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