Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Plainfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is 64.8% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $52,780 in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Mountain View, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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