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MOUNTAIN VIEW vs. PHOENIX
Cost of Living Comparison
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Mountain View, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is
61.0%
cheaper
than Mountain View, California.
You would need a salary of
$39,963
in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is
cheaper
than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Mountain View, Phoenix is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
61.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
19.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
86.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.9% higher
Commute
14.9% lower
Health
14.1% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
3.7% lower
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