Boulder, Colorado vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 33.7% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $33,174 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Mount Prospect
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Boulder, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher