Cost of Living Calculator - Walnut Creek, California vs Highland Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 35.0% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $357,305 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Highland Park
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs Highland Park, IL
Compared to Walnut Creek, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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