Cost of Living Calculator - Pekin, Illinois vs Highland, California


The cost of living in Highland, California is 50.5% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,265 in Highland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland, California is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
379% more expensive in Highland
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs Highland, CA
Compared to Pekin, Highland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  289.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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