Cost of Living Calculator - Prospect, Kentucky vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.7% cheaper than Prospect, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $26,784 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Prospect, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Chicago
than in Prospect, Kentucky
Prospect, KY vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Prospect, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  33.2% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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