Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View Acres, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 5.8% more expensive than Mountain View Acres, California.

You would need a salary of $158,719 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View Acres, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mountain View Acres, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mountain View Acres, California
Mountain View Acres, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Mountain View Acres, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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