Bloomington, Illinois vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 238.3% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $372,184 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
750% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  238.3% 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
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,060.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  105.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher