Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 53.2% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $76,579 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Kalamazoo, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher