Dallas, Texas vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 27.2% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $63,614 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Dallas, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher