Highland Park, IL Cost of Living


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Highland Park cost of living score
97
Less expensive
3.0% lower
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Illinois average
Highland Park, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% lower than the average for Illinois.

Highland Park, IL

Housing costs in Highland Park?
A typical home costs $613,300, which is 81.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 153.7% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Highland Park costs $2,220 per month, which is 55.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 43.2% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Highland Park?
To live comfortably in Highland Park, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $117,360 for a family, and $77,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Highland Park?
Highland Park, IL is a relatively expensive place to live, due in large part to its high median household income. The median home value is over $400,000 and the median rent is around $2,100 per month. Additionally, goods and services cost an average of 11% more than the national average. Despite its high costs, Highland Park offers many amenities such as excellent public education options and access to parks, restaurants, and shops. It's also considered one of the safest cities in Illinois and consistently ranks among the most desirable places to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHighland ParkIllinoisUnited States
  97.093.7100.0
  103.994100
  96.396.9100.0
  190.980.2100.0
  $613,300$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  94.2106.2100.0
  141.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Over 18 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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