Springfield, Illinois vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 269.8% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $184,881 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1230% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Springfield, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  269.8% 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
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,592.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  98.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher