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MOUNTAIN VIEW vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Chicago, Illinois
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
61.5%
cheaper
than Mountain View, California.
You would need a salary of
$52,005
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Chicago
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Mountain View, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
61.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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19.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
87.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.7% higher
Commute
0.1% lower
Health
18.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.3% higher
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