Cities Similar to Waukegan, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Waukegan, IL
1. Dearborn, MI
105,811 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$235K
Rent estimate
$1,330/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Southfield, MI
75,687 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$240K
Rent estimate
$1,280/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Elgin, IL
113,310 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$291K
Rent estimate
$1,435/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Oak Lawn, IL
55,734 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$274K
Rent estimate
$1,460/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Ankeny, IA
74,458 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$313K
Rent estimate
$1,410/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Wyoming, MI
77,451 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$249K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Livonia, MI
92,185 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$311K
Rent estimate
$1,270/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Blue Springs, MO
60,539 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$292K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Tinley Park, IL
53,886 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$289K
Rent estimate
$1,560/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Westland, MI
82,574 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$215K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Waukegan
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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