Atlanta, Georgia vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 17.5% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $58,729 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Atlanta, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% higher
      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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher