What is a pro or con of living in Highland Park, Illinoiscompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 1% more expensive in Highland Park.

What salary do I need to live in Highland Park, Illinois copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Bellingham, Washington should increase to $52,151 in Highland Park, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLINGHAM vs. HIGHLAND PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 4.3% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,151 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Highland Park, IL

Compared to Bellingham, Highland Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

36.3% higher

Commute

14.9% higher

Health

0.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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