Cost of Living Calculator - Highland Park, Illinois vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 36.1% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $142,914 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Monterey
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Highland Park, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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)
  69.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  49.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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