Mount Prospect, Illinois vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 14.9% more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,196 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Denver
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Mount Prospect, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower