What is a pro or con of living in Highland Park, Illinoiscompared to Lake Lure, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Highland Park.

What salary do I need to live in Highland Park, Illinois copmared to Lake Lure, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Lake Lure, North Carolina should increase to $64,899 in Highland Park, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE LURE vs. HIGHLAND PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Lure, North Carolina vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 29.8% more expensive than Lake Lure, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,899 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Lake Lure, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Lake Lure, North Carolina

Lake Lure, NC vs. Highland Park, IL

Compared to Lake Lure, Highland Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

66.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

34.6% higher

Health

22.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

18.3% higher

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Lake Lure, North Carolina vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake Lure, NC vs. Highland Park, IL

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