Mountain View, California vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 61.2% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $46,614 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Mountain View, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower