Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 18.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,768 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Highland Park
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Lake Forest, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher