Phoenix, Arizona vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 156.5% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $128,243 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
329% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  645.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
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  Personal
  3.8% higher
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