Irving, Texas vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 173.3% more expensive than Irving, Texas.

You would need a salary of $177,667 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irving, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Irving, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Irving, Texas
Irving, TX vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Irving, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.3% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  722.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower