Chicago, Illinois vs. Prospect Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prospect Heights, Illinois is 2.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,043 in Prospect Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prospect Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Prospect Heights
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Prospect Heights, IL
Compared to Chicago, Prospect Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% higher
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower