Fairfax, Virginia vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 88.1% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $169,312 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.1% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower