Shawnee, Kansas vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 170.2% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $135,078 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
394% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Shawnee, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  170.2% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  568.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower