Sun City West, Arizona vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 162.3% more expensive than Sun City West, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $131,138 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City West, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Sun City West, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
345% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Sun City West, Arizona
Sun City West, AZ vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Sun City West, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.3% 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
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  599.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher