Laurel, Maryland vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 127.4% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $250,147 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Laurel, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.4% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  440.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower