Highland Park, Illinois vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 22.1% cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,424 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin 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 Waukesha
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Highland Park, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower