Highland, IL Cost of Living


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Highland cost of living score
82.5
Less expensive
17.5% lower
than the US average
12.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Highland, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% lower than the U.S. average and 12.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Highland, IL

Housing costs in Highland?
A typical home costs $214,600, which is 36.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.2% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Highland costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 41.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Highland?
To live comfortably in Highland, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $41,040 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Highland?
The cost of living in Highland, IL is quite reasonable. The median household income is around $50,000 per year and the median home value is around $150,000. Housing costs are much lower than some neighboring towns and cities, making it a great place to settle down for those looking for an affordable cost of living. Utilities and transportation costs are also lower than average, making Highland an even more attractive option for those on a budget. Groceries in Highland can also be quite inexpensive when compared to other places in the area, giving residents even more bang for their buck.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHighlandIllinoisUnited States
  82.593.7100.0
  96.694100
  94.496.9100.0
  66.880.2100.0
  $214,600$241,700$338,100
  97.4%97.7%100.0%
  89.8106.2100.0
  133.7107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Highland is a small farming town and we are growing. We roll up the sidewalks about ten every night except our bars, McDonalds and Walmart. We have a small movie theater  More

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Over 14 years ago

Highland is honestly the second worst place i have ever live right behind Price, UT their is nothing to do and good luck finding a job. the only good thing about  More

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