Costa Mesa, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 56.8% more expensive than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $227,368 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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