Monroe, Louisiana vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 245.0% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $172,525 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1056% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Monroe, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  245.0% 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
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,751.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  65.4% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher