Elk Grove Village, Illinois vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 21.0% more expensive than Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,499 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Elk Grove Village, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Elk Grove Village, IL vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Elk Grove Village, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher