Boston, Massachusetts vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 81.7% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $90,874 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Boston, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.7% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower