Murrieta, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 108.1% more expensive than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $104,030 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Murrieta, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.1% higher
      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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower