Mountain View, California vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 71.6% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $14,204 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Champaign
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Mountain View, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.6% lower
      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
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower