Helena, Montana vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 11.9% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,936 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
104% more expensive in Mount Prospect
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Helena, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  104.6% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher