Seattle, Washington vs. Mountain View, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, Hawaii is 29.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $9,812 in Mountain View, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, Hawaii is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Mountain View
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Mountain View, HI
Compared to Seattle, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  175.0% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher