Highland Park, Illinois vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 40.9% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $352,335 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Irvine
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Highland Park, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower