Austin, Texas vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 14.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,968 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Mount Prospect
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Austin, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher