Melville, New York vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 33.7% cheaper than Melville, New York.

You would need a salary of $33,135 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Melville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is cheaper than Melville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Mount Prospect
than in Melville, New York
Melville, NY vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Melville, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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