Chicago, Illinois vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 19.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $107,682 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Chicago, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher