Muscatine, Iowa vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 48.1% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,035 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Mount Prospect
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Muscatine, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% higher
      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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  100.0% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher