Lancaster, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 142.4% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $193,948 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.4% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  515.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower