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MOUNTAIN VIEW vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Mountain View, California vs. San Francisco, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Francisco, California is
12.5%
cheaper
than Mountain View, California.
You would need a salary of
$393,792
in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is
cheaper
than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Mountain View, San Francisco is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
12.5% 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
3.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
22.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.0% higher
Commute
14.1% higher
Health
6.7% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
16.0% higher
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