San Francisco, California vs. Mountain View, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, Hawaii is 51.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $24,098 in Mountain View, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, Hawaii is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Mountain View
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Mountain View, HI
Compared to San Francisco, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% lower
      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
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  94.1% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher