Compare: Highland park, IL and Pearland, TX

Highland park IL

125.3

Cost of Living

above US average

30,163

Population

12.33

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$159,567

Median Income

above US average

$740,000

Median House Price

above US average

$2300

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Pearland TX

110.5

Cost of Living

above US average

126,949

Population

17.87

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$111,123

Median Income

above US average

$365,000

Median House Price

above US average

$1800

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Pros of Highland park

Excellent schools
Rich cultural events
Close to Lake Michigan
Great kids activities
Diverse population
Friendly community
Strong job market
Good nightlife options
Liberal political views
Low crime rate

Cons of Highland park

Limited public transport
High cost of living
Weather can be harsh
Less diversity in opinions
Few affordable housing options
Occasional racism reports
Possible social isolation
Economic disparity in areas
Limited nightlife after hours
Traffic congestion issues

Pros of Pearland

Diverse population present
Growing job market available
Friendly community vibe
Active nightlife options
Community events throughout year
Access to nearby Houston
Plenty of family activities
Parks for recreational fun
Low crime rates reported
Good school ratings overall

Cons of Pearland

Limited public transport options
Limited dining variety
Traffic can be problematic
Lack of cultural events
Higher cost of living now
Hot summers can be uncomfortable
Some neighborhoods are crowded
Perception of suburban monotony
Occasional reports of racism
Schools can vary in quality