Mount Prospect, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 37.9% more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $165,540 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Boston
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Mount Prospect, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher