Joliet, Illinois vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 231.5% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $198,906 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
788% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Joliet, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  231.5% 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
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,147.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher