Anchorage, Alaska vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 140.3% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $240,345 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
415% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower