Mount Prospect, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 16.4% more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $145,459 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Austin
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Mount Prospect, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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)
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower