Carmel, Indiana vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 2.9% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $291,354 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Mount Prospect
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Carmel, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower