Iowa City, Iowa vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 219.7% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $303,739 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
567% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  219.7% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  697.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  102.3% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher