Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Highland Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 40.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $209,186 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Highland Park
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Highland Park, IL
Compared to San Jose, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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