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


The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 36.6% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,578 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Highland Park
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Highland Park, IL
Compared to Needham, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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