Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Prospect, Illinois vs South Elgin, Illinois


The cost of living in South Elgin, Illinois is 15.0% cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,737 in South Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in South Elgin
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs South Elgin, IL
Compared to Mount Prospect, South Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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