Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs River Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in River Forest, Illinois is 48.6% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $25,682 in River Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Forest, Illinois is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in River Forest
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain_View, CA vs River_Forest, IL
Compared to Mountain_View, River_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.