Starkville, Mississippi vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 56.7% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $39,177 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Starkville, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher