Mount Prospect, Illinois vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 6.4% more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,789 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Columbia
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Mount Prospect, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher