Wauconda, IL Cost Of Living
Wauconda's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Illinois
In America
What is the cost of living in Wauconda, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Wauconda has an overall cost of living index of 108 which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Illinois, Wauconda has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Wauconda ranks as #3,955 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Wauconda ranks as the #2,464 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
Wauconda Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
| Living Expense | Wauconda | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 114 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
Wauconda, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Wauconda
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Wauconda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL | 75,071 | 125 | 1.2x |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 40,804 | 121 | 1.1x |
| Northbrook, IL | 33,216 | 156 | 1.4x |
| Highland Park, IL | 29,596 | 152 | 1.4x |
| Lake Zurich, IL | 19,912 | 125 | 1.2x |
| Deerfield, IL | 19,030 | 150 | 1.4x |
| Round Lake, IL | 18,235 | 108 | 1.0x |
| Lindenhurst, IL | 14,317 | 113 | 1.0x |
| Hawthorn Woods, IL | 8,313 | 168 | 1.6x |
| Island Lake, IL | 8,112 | 105 | 1.0x |
