Highland Park, Illinois vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 9.9% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,942 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
69% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Highland Park, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% higher
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  69.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower