Rutherford, New Jersey vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 95.2% more expensive than Rutherford, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $156,190 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Rutherford, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Rutherford, New Jersey
Rutherford, NJ vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Rutherford, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.2% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower