Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 24.2% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $84,487 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Mount Prospect
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher