Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs Highland Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 28.9% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,697 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs Highland Park, IL
Compared to Charlotte, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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