Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 31.3% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $39,386 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Mount Prospect
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Mount 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher