Elgin, Illinois vs. Prospect, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prospect, Kentucky is 31.3% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,666 in Prospect, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prospect, Kentucky is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Prospect
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Prospect, KY
Compared to Elgin, Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower