Reno, Nevada vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 130.4% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $115,207 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Reno, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.4% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  381.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher