Durham, North Carolina vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 31.8% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,897 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Durham, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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)
  103.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher