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PALO ALTO vs. MOUNTAIN VIEW
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. Mountain View, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Mountain View, California is
35.6%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$32,209
in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Mountain View
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Mountain View is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
35.6% 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
3.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
39.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
1.4% lower
Commute
1.4% lower
Health
0.0% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
1.9% lower
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