Prospect Heights, Illinois vs. Dover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Massachusetts is 96.8% more expensive than Prospect Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $137,777 in Dover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Massachusetts is more expensive than Prospect Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Dover
than in Prospect Heights, Illinois
Prospect Heights, IL vs. Dover, MA
Compared to Prospect Heights, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.8% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  391.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher