Houston, Texas vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 34.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $134,555 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Houston, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher