Highland Park, Illinois vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 7.8% cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,163 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland_Park, IL vs. Fort_Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Highland_Park, Fort_Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower