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How much do I need to live in Waukegan, Illinois?
$2,910 / month
for a family, 46.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $34,920 for the year for a family.
$3,800 / month
for a single person, 20.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $45,600 for the year for a single person.

Waukegan cost of living score
97
Less expensive
3.0% lower
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Illinois average
Waukegan, Illinois gets a BestPlaces ºÚÁÏÉçÇø score of 97, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% lower than the average for Illinois.

Waukegan, IL

Housing costs in Waukegan?
A typical home costs $181,800, which is 46.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waukegan costs $1,300 per month, which is 9.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.1% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Waukegan?
To live comfortably in Waukegan, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $45,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waukegan?
Waukegan gives you with a unique chance at great value for moderately priced living placed somewhere close by Illinois’ Lake County featuring median home values averaging above $200K and rent typically lands close by between $1 - 1.2 thousand depending upon desired amenities - markedly cheaper compared to other areas such as North Chicago or Zion which are located much further up northwestward. Grocery stores likewise hover just below US figures due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax equals out constant at no less than 9%.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWaukeganIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
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    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  93.4  Unlock100.0
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  141.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Reviews for Waukegan
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Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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