Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Highland Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Highland Park, Illinois is 14.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $63,998 in Highland Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, Illinois is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Highland Park
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Highland Park, IL
Compared to Washington, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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