Providence, Rhode Island vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 157.9% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $580,296 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
405% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Providence, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.9% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  748.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower