What is a pro or con of living in Mountain View, Californiacompared to Durham, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 357% more expensive in Mountain View.

What salary do I need to live in Mountain View, California copmared to Durham, North Carolina?

A salary of $100,000 in Durham, North Carolina should increase to $285,949 in Mountain View, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DURHAM vs. MOUNTAIN VIEW
Cost of Living Comparison

Durham, North Carolina vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 185.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $285,949 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Durham, North Carolina

Durham, NC vs. Mountain View, CA

Compared to Durham, Mountain View is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

185.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

671.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% lower

Commute

64.8% higher

Health

10.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Durham, North Carolina vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Durham, NC vs. Mountain View, CA

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