Columbia, Missouri vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 23.8% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $61,915 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Mount Prospect
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Columbia, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  68.6% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher