Mount Prospect, Illinois vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 7.8% more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,912 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, New Jersey is more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Elizabeth
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs. Elizabeth, NJ
Compared to Mount Prospect, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower