Ithaca, New York vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 183.3% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $141,667 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
432% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Ithaca, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  183.3% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  637.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  71.5% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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