Denver, Colorado vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 118.2% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $235,606 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Denver, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.2% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher