Pleasanton, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 21.8% more expensive than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $109,620 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower