Lorain, Ohio vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 81.2% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $90,621 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
440% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Lorain, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.2% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  543.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher