Mountain View, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 61.5% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $46,227 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Chicago
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mountain View, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  3.3% higher
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