Sugar Land, Texas vs. Highland Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 13.4% more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $181,465 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Highland Park, IL
Compared to Sugar Land, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher