What is a pro or con of living in Highland Park, Illinoiscompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 197% more expensive in Highland Park.

What salary do I need to live in Highland Park, Illinois copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $91,786 in Highland Park, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. HIGHLAND PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 22.4% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $91,786 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Highland Park, IL

Compared to Philadelphia, Highland Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.4% higher

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Renter

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

206.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% lower

Commute

33.6% lower

Health

5.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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