Ithaca, New York vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 30.6% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $97,942 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Ithaca, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher