Rochester, New York vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 33.7% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $69,500 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Mount Prospect
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Rochester, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher