Cost of Living Calculator - Waco, Texas vs Highland Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 62.9% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $122,148 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs Highland Park, IL
Compared to Waco, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher

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