Mount Prospect, Illinois vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 2.9% cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $155,396 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Mount Prospect, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  49.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower