Madison, Wisconsin vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 9.7% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $54,832 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Mount Prospect
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Madison, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher