Arcadia, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 34.9% more expensive than Arcadia, California.

You would need a salary of $67,441 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcadia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Arcadia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Arcadia, California
Arcadia, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Arcadia, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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