Cost of living in Waukegan

In Waukegan, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5554 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2295 monthly.

How expensive is Waukegan compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Waukegan are 61% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Waukegan compare to your city?

Waukegan is 42% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Waukegan is, on average, 44% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Waukegan?

Who is Waukegan a good fit for?

Waukegan is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Waukegan so expensive?

The high cost of living in Waukegan is primarily driven by elevated rent and utility expenses. This significantly impacts overall affordability for residents.

Is food expensive in Waukegan?

Yes, food costs in Waukegan are 25% higher compared to the European benchmark. This can add to the overall financial burden for families.

Is public transport affordable in Waukegan?

Public transport in Waukegan is 9% lower than the European benchmark. This may provide some relief for those relying on public transit.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2295 $
Without Rent
834 $
Rent & Utilities
1461 $
Food
594 $
Transport
68 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4457 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
89.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 15 $
Dinner 59.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.96 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.45 $
Capuccino 4.03 $
Coke, 330ml 2.16 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.9 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 4.39 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.71 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.58 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.4 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.5 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.79 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.31 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.76 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.59 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.47 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.73 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.12 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.79 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.13 $
Cigarette pack 9.41 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.5 $
Monthly Pass 72.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.93 $
Taxi, 8 km 22.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 123 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11.2 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.85 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.72 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.86 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 104 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 161 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 68.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,250 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,251 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,443 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,734 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,613 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,179 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,457 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.49%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 42.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.4 $
Haircut 26.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 97.9 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 59.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,729 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 24,460 $

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Cayman Islands
Waukegan vs George Town (George Town is 59% more expensive)
Bahamas
Waukegan vs Nassau (Nassau is 20% more expensive) Waukegan vs Freeport (Freeport is 4% less expensive)
Vanuatu
Waukegan vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 2% more expensive) Waukegan vs Luganville (Luganville is 33% more expensive)
United States
Waukegan vs New York City (New York City is 77% more expensive) Waukegan vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 39% more expensive) Waukegan vs Chicago (Chicago is 16% more expensive) Waukegan vs Houston (Houston is 2% less expensive) Waukegan vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 3% more expensive) Waukegan vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 11% more expensive) Waukegan vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 4% less expensive) Waukegan vs San Diego (San Diego is 46% more expensive) Waukegan vs Dallas (Dallas is 11% more expensive) Waukegan vs San Jose (San Jose is 60% more expensive)
Canada
Waukegan vs Toronto (Toronto is 12% more expensive) Waukegan vs Montreal (Montreal is 15% less expensive) Waukegan vs Calgary (Calgary is 6% less expensive) Waukegan vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 3% less expensive) Waukegan vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 22% less expensive) Waukegan vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 24% less expensive) Waukegan vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 8% more expensive) Waukegan vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 15% more expensive) Waukegan vs Brampton (Brampton is 7% less expensive) Waukegan vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 6% less expensive)
Barbados
Waukegan vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 41% less expensive) Waukegan vs Holetown (Holetown is 39% less expensive)
Panama
Waukegan vs Panama City (Panama City is 40% less expensive) Waukegan vs Colon (Colon is 48% less expensive) Waukegan vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 46% less expensive) Waukegan vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 54% less expensive) Waukegan vs David (David is 64% less expensive) Waukegan vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 58% less expensive) Waukegan vs Balboa (Balboa is 46% less expensive) Waukegan vs Pacora (Pacora is 46% less expensive) Waukegan vs Chitre (Chitre is 52% less expensive) Waukegan vs Penonome (Penonome is 52% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Waukegan vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 46% less expensive) Waukegan vs Cayon (Cayon is 46% less expensive)
Cuba
Waukegan vs Havana (Havana is 55% less expensive) Waukegan vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 38% less expensive) Waukegan vs Holguin (Holguin is 44% less expensive) Waukegan vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 34% less expensive) Waukegan vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 54% less expensive) Waukegan vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 49% less expensive) Waukegan vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 32% less expensive) Waukegan vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 32% less expensive) Waukegan vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 52% less expensive) Waukegan vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 62% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Waukegan vs San Jose (San Jose is 46% less expensive) Waukegan vs Limon (Limon is 48% less expensive) Waukegan vs Liberia (Liberia is 61% less expensive) Waukegan vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 46% less expensive) Waukegan vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 44% less expensive) Waukegan vs Cartago (Cartago is 58% less expensive) Waukegan vs Heredia (Heredia is 46% less expensive) Waukegan vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 26% less expensive) Waukegan vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 43% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Waukegan vs Castries (Castries is 49% less expensive) Waukegan vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 48% less expensive)
Jamaica
Waukegan vs Kingston (Kingston is 42% less expensive) Waukegan vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 66% less expensive) Waukegan vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 56% less expensive) Waukegan vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 49% less expensive) Waukegan vs May Pen (May Pen is 64% less expensive) Waukegan vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 57% less expensive) Waukegan vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 63% less expensive) Waukegan vs Linstead (Linstead is 54% less expensive) Waukegan vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 51% less expensive) Waukegan vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 50% less expensive)
El Salvador
Waukegan vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 48% less expensive) Waukegan vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 69% less expensive) Waukegan vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 49% less expensive) Waukegan vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 53% less expensive) Waukegan vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 49% less expensive) Waukegan vs Apopa (Apopa is 50% less expensive) Waukegan vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 48% less expensive) Waukegan vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 37% less expensive) Waukegan vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 53% less expensive) Waukegan vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 62% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Waukegan vs St. John's (St. John's is 53% less expensive) Waukegan vs All Saints (All Saints is 53% less expensive)
Grenada
Waukegan vs St. George's (St. George's is 54% less expensive) Waukegan vs Grenville (Grenville is 54% less expensive)
Dominica
Waukegan vs Roseau (Roseau is 56% less expensive) Waukegan vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 50% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Waukegan vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 57% less expensive) Waukegan vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 56% less expensive)
Belize
Waukegan vs Belize City (Belize City is 62% less expensive) Waukegan vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 53% less expensive) Waukegan vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 68% less expensive) Waukegan vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 42% less expensive) Waukegan vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 31% less expensive)
Guatemala
Waukegan vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 56% less expensive) Waukegan vs Mixco (Mixco is 72% less expensive) Waukegan vs Coban (Coban is 60% less expensive) Waukegan vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 66% less expensive) Waukegan vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 61% less expensive) Waukegan vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 61% less expensive) Waukegan vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 62% less expensive) Waukegan vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 62% less expensive) Waukegan vs Flores (Flores is 63% less expensive) Waukegan vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 66% less expensive)
Honduras
Waukegan vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 64% less expensive) Waukegan vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 55% less expensive) Waukegan vs Choloma (Choloma is 74% less expensive) Waukegan vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 72% less expensive) Waukegan vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 62% less expensive) Waukegan vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 62% less expensive) Waukegan vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 69% less expensive) Waukegan vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 69% less expensive) Waukegan vs Yoro (Yoro is 68% less expensive) Waukegan vs La Lima (La Lima is 62% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Waukegan vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 65% less expensive) Waukegan vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 54% less expensive) Waukegan vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 67% less expensive) Waukegan vs Higuey (Higuey is 66% less expensive) Waukegan vs La Vega (La Vega is 75% less expensive) Waukegan vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 64% less expensive) Waukegan vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 68% less expensive) Waukegan vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 77% less expensive) Waukegan vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 73% less expensive) Waukegan vs Bonao (Bonao is 76% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Waukegan vs Managua (Managua is 66% less expensive) Waukegan vs Leon (Leon is 72% less expensive) Waukegan vs Masaya (Masaya is 69% less expensive) Waukegan vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 76% less expensive) Waukegan vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 72% less expensive) Waukegan vs Esteli (Esteli is 74% less expensive) Waukegan vs Granada (Granada is 70% less expensive) Waukegan vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 80% less expensive) Waukegan vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 71% less expensive) Waukegan vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 61% less expensive)