Mount Prospect, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 8.8% cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,390 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Madison
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Mount Prospect, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower