Mountain View, California vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 73.7% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $13,164 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Mountain View, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% lower
      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
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% lower