Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 159.6% more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $181,713 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
549% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Schaumburg, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.6% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  644.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower