Highland Park, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 16.4% cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $137,907 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Chicago
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Highland Park, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower