Highland Park, Illinois vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 34.1% cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,436 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Decorah
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Highland Park, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower