Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 280.4% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $380,355 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2131% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Alton, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  280.4% 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
  30.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,915.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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