What is a pro or con of living in Mountain View, Californiacompared to Silver Spring, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 227% more expensive in Mountain View.

What salary do I need to live in Mountain View, California copmared to Silver Spring, Maryland?

A salary of $70,000 in Silver Spring, Maryland should increase to $149,205 in Mountain View, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SILVER SPRING vs. MOUNTAIN VIEW
Cost of Living Comparison

Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 113.1% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $149,205 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring, MD vs. Mountain View, CA

Compared to Silver Spring, Mountain View is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

113.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

338.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.0% lower

Commute

1.6% lower

Health

24.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% higher

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Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Silver Spring, MD vs. Mountain View, CA

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