| | Naperville, IL | Mount Prospect, IL | United States |
| Overall | 108.1 | 105.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.7 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Health | 94.4 | 88.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 148.5 | 119.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $493,300 | $337,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,620.0% | 9,590.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 126.9 | 124.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 140.9 | 140.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Naperville 
26 Reviews
Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and More
Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no More
Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt More
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Reviews for Mount Prospect 
4 Reviews
Because of powerful teachers unions, taxes are always rising and becoming unaffordable. More
The PACE bus system is okay here if you want to go to the CTA L station,but getting around to different suburbs is a real More
Although Mt. Prospect is incredibly diverse, housing is very expensive and the area doesn't have much charm. There are strip malls and a lot of traffic. The library is More
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