Gainesville, Florida vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 42.8% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $57,111 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Gainesville, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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)
  156.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher