Goleta, California vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 37.6% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $81,122 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Mount Prospect
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Goleta, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher