Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Prospect, Illinois vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 5.6% cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $103,872 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Mount Prospect, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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