Highland Park, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 0.7% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,700 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% more expensive in Austin
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Highland Park, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower