Mount Prospect, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 50.9% more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $113,174 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Seattle
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Mount Prospect, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher