Mountain View, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 35.0% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $61,709 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Irvine
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher