Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Mount Prospect, Illinois


The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 26.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $36,919 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Mount Prospect
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Washington, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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