Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Highland Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 44.9% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $108,659 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
756% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Highland Park, IL
Compared to Detroit, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  775.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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