Highland Park, Illinois vs. Brunswick, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brunswick, Maine is 17.2% cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,401 in Brunswick, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brunswick, Maine is cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Brunswick
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Brunswick, ME
Compared to Highland Park, Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower