Redmond, Washington vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 44.2% more expensive than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $177,405 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Redmond, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower