Highland Park, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 17.2% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $234,397 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Washington
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Highland Park, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower