Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 128.5% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $171,393 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.5% 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
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  355.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  48.4% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher