Lansing, Michigan vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 63.5% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $81,743 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
382% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Lansing, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  444.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher