Evanston, Illinois vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 126.3% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $169,724 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Evanston, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.3% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  432.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower