Oswego, Illinois vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 21.5% more expensive than Oswego, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,728 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Oswego, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, IL vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Oswego, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher