Cost of Living

Cost of Living 
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Highland is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Highland, Illinois is more expensive.

Highland cost of living is 96.3.  Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

The median home price in Highland is $157,500.

COST OF LIVING

Highland

Illinois

USA

  Overall

96.3

101.5

100

  Grocery

92.9

97.4

100

  Health

102.6

98.9

100

  Housing

84.9

92.4

100

  Median Home Cost

$157,500

$180,300

$219,700

  Utilities

97.4

97.7

100

  Transportation

105.7

124

100

  Miscellaneous

101.9

98.1

100