St. Charles, Illinois vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 24.5% more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,258 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Highland Park
than in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, IL vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to St. Charles, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher