Boulder, Colorado vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 23.3% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,335 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Highland Park
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Boulder, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher