Mount Prospect, Illinois vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 6.7% cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $116,569 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
43% cheaper in Tampa
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Mount Prospect, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower