Prospect Heights, Illinois vs. Elmira, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmira, New York is 27.5% cheaper than Prospect Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $362,523 in Elmira, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmira, New York is cheaper than Prospect Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Elmira
than in Prospect Heights, Illinois
Prospect Heights, IL vs. Elmira, NY
Compared to Prospect Heights, Elmira is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower