New York, New York vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 65.4% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $152,133 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Mountain View
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to New York, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.4% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.1% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower