Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 13.9% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $172,252 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Highland Park
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Waltham, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower