Columbus, Ohio vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 222.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $484,028 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
705% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Columbus, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  222.7% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,031.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher