Fresno, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 169.9% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $323,872 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
393% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Fresno, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.9% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  620.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher