Highland Park, Illinois vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 12.5% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $146,288 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Renton
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Highland Park, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher