Tampa, Florida vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 168.9% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $255,410 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
365% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Tampa, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.9% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  713.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher