Highland Park, Illinois vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 15.4% cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,296 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Highland Park, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower