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


The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 21.5% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,273 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Highland Park
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Highland Park, IL
Compared to Somerville, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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