Mount Prospect, Illinois vs. Elmhurst, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 12.0% more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,980 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs. Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Mount Prospect, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher