What is a pro or con of living in Highland Park, Illinoiscompared to Decatur, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 635% more expensive in Highland Park.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Decatur, Illinois should increase to $93,796 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.

DECATUR vs. HIGHLAND PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Decatur, Illinois vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 87.6% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,796 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
635% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Decatur, Illinois

Decatur, IL vs. Highland Park, IL

Compared to Decatur, Highland Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

87.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

652.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

34.6% higher

Health

13.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

21.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Decatur, Illinois vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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