Boise City, Idaho vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 139.3% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $406,833 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Boise City, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.3% 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
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  488.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher