Skokie, Illinois vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 144.1% more expensive than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $183,100 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Skokie, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
416% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Skokie, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.1% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  505.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower