Highland Park, Illinois vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 236.8% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $724,140 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
406% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Highland Park, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  236.8% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  527.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower