Highland Park, Illinois vs. Laguna Hills, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Hills, California is 30.0% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $292,588 in Laguna Hills, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Hills, California is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Laguna Hills
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Laguna Hills, CA
Compared to Highland Park, Laguna Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower