Cost of Living Calculator - Medford, Massachusetts vs Highland Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 16.3% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,785 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Highland Park
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs Highland Park, IL
Compared to Medford, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% lower
      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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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