Phoenix, Arizona vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 2.3% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $153,450 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Mount Prospect
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Phoenix, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher