Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 3.8% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $192,388 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Mount Prospect
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher