Mount Prospect, Illinois vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 2.2% cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,539 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Mount Prospect, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% lower
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower