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


The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 73.0% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $20,283 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Springfield
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Springfield, IL
Compared to Mountain View, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.0% 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
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower

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