Burlington, Iowa vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 87.0% more expensive than Burlington, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,523 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Burlington, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
464% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Burlington, Iowa
Burlington, IA vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Burlington, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.0% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  494.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  55.7% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher