Barrington, IL vs Highland Park, IL

Barrington, IL and Highland Park, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. Barrington scores 141 while Highland Park scores 142 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Barrington is $1,886/month compared to $1,903/month in Highland Park — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barrington is more affordable at $580,900 median vs $594,400.

Median household income in Barrington is $150,714 compared to $161,875 in Highland Park (-6.9%). While Highland Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barrington spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Highland Park.