Mount Prospect, Illinois vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 7.9% cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $165,755 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Mount Prospect, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower